US Bridges

NE 60th Ave over B-31 over UPRR

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 2 Blocks N of Glisan · Structure no. 07028A000000032

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,784
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 60th Ave over B-31 over UPRR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 60th Ave over B-31 over UPRR in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 5 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 15,784 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,534 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 60th Ave
CrossesB-31 over UPRR
Location2 Blocks N of Glisan
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52847, -122.60392
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,784 (2020)
Projected traffic16,534 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 60th Ave over B-31 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 60th Ave over B-31 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 60th Ave over B-31 over UPRR carry?

About 15,784 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 60th Ave over B-31 over UPRR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NE 60th Ave over B-31 over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.