US Bridges

NE 33rd Ave over B-16 over UPRR

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1 Block S of NE Broadway · Structure no. 07025 000000019

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,355
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 33rd Ave over B-16 over UPRR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 33rd Ave over B-16 over UPRR in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 23,355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,105 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 33rd Ave
CrossesB-16 over UPRR
Location1 Block S of NE Broadway
RouteCity Street 9823
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53451, -122.63064
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,355 (2020)
Projected traffic24,105 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$497,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 33rd Ave over B-16 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 33rd Ave over B-16 over UPRR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NE 33rd Ave over B-16 over UPRR carry?

About 23,355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 33rd Ave over B-16 over UPRR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NE 33rd Ave over B-16 over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.