US Bridges

HWY 002 Conn over UPRR Conn Rt

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · At Bridal Veil Int · Structure no. 06671 002 02809

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
537 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
14,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 002 Conn over UPRR Conn Rt is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 002 Conn over UPRR Conn Rt in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,242 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2042. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 002 Conn
CrossesUPRR Conn Rt
LocationAt Bridal Veil Int
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5593, -122.1774
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,242 (2022)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 002 Conn over UPRR Conn Rt built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 002 Conn over UPRR Conn Rt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 002 Conn over UPRR Conn Rt carry?

About 14,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY 002 Conn over UPRR Conn Rt?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 002 Conn over UPRR Conn Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.