US Bridges

Or 213 (hwy 068) over HWY 2

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 5.0 MI E Portland Cc · Structure no. 07031A068 00225

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,504
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 213 (hwy 068) over HWY 2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 213 (hwy 068) over HWY 2 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 9,504 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 213 (hwy 068)
CrossesHWY 2
Location5.0 MI E Portland Cc
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53343, -122.579
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,504 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 213 (hwy 068) over HWY 2 built?

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

What condition is Or 213 (hwy 068) over HWY 2 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 Or 213 (hwy 068) over HWY 2 carry?

About 9,504 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Or 213 (hwy 068) over HWY 2?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Or 213 (hwy 068) over HWY 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.