US Bridges

HWY 1W over WB HWY 26

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.5 MI S Portland Cc · Structure no. 06896 01W 00161

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 1W over WB HWY 26 is a concrete frame carrying HWY 1W over WB HWY 26 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 18,583 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 1W
CrossesWB HWY 26
Location1.5 MI S Portland Cc
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50089, -122.67776
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,583 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$174,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 1W over WB HWY 26 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 1W over WB HWY 26 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 HWY 1W over WB HWY 26 carry?

About 18,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 1W over WB HWY 26?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 1W over WB HWY 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.