NE 21st Ave over B-26 over UPRR
FairMultnomah County, Oregon · 4 Blocks S of Halsey ST · Structure no. 07035B000000000
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,624
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 21st Ave over B-26 over UPRR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 21st Ave over B-26 over UPRR in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 113 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 13,624 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,026 by 2025. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 21st Ave over B-26 over UPRR built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is NE 21st Ave over B-26 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 21st Ave over B-26 over UPRR carry?
About 13,624 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NE 21st Ave over B-26 over UPRR?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns NE 21st Ave over B-26 over UPRR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.