US Bridges

Sandy Blvd over HWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · 3.0 MI E of Portland Cc · Structure no. 07026A059 00191

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147,564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Blvd over HWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandy Blvd over HWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 147,564 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,900 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesSandy Blvd
CrossesHWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks
Location3.0 MI E of Portland Cc
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53382, -122.62546
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,564 (2022)
Projected traffic152,900 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Blvd over HWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Blvd over HWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Blvd over HWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks carry?

About 147,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Blvd over HWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Blvd over HWY 2 I-84 & Lrt Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.