US Bridges

Conn HWY 26 HWY 91 over EB HWY 026

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.5 MI SE Portland Cc · Structure no. 06895R026 00002

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,703
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conn HWY 26 HWY 91 over EB HWY 026 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Conn HWY 26 HWY 91 over EB HWY 026 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,150 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConn HWY 26 HWY 91
CrossesEB HWY 026
Location1.5 MI SE Portland Cc
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5, -122.678
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,703 (2022)
Projected traffic36,150 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$353,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conn HWY 26 HWY 91 over EB HWY 026 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conn HWY 26 HWY 91 over EB HWY 026 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Conn HWY 26 HWY 91 over EB HWY 026 carry?

About 5,703 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Conn HWY 26 HWY 91 over EB HWY 026?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Conn HWY 26 HWY 91 over EB HWY 026?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.