US Bridges

Sandy Blvd over Owrr & N Access Road

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 3.0 MI E Portland Cc · Structure no. 07026 059 00191

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,930
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Blvd over Owrr & N Access Road is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Blvd over Owrr & N Access Road in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 109 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 22,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,159 by 2030. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSandy Blvd
CrossesOwrr & N Access Road
Location3.0 MI E Portland Cc
RouteCity Street 30
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53394, -122.62518
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,930 (2010)
Projected traffic30,159 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$456,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Blvd over Owrr & N Access Road built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Sandy Blvd over Owrr & N Access Road 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 Sandy Blvd over Owrr & N Access Road carry?

About 22,930 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Blvd over Owrr & N Access Road?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Blvd over Owrr & N Access Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.