US Bridges

NE Halsey ST over B-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · NE 68th Ave & NE Halsey · Structure no. 07029A000000110

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,412
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Halsey ST over B-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NE Halsey ST over B-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 16,412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,162 by 2025. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Halsey ST
CrossesB-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail
LocationNE 68th Ave & NE Halsey
RouteCity Street 9858
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53364, -122.59325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,412 (2020)
Projected traffic17,162 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Halsey ST over B-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Halsey ST over B-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail 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 Halsey ST over B-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail carry?

About 16,412 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE Halsey ST over B-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NE Halsey ST over B-21 X I-84/UPRR/LT Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.