US Bridges

NE 12th Ave over B-25 X Banfield and UPRR

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 3 Blks N of Glisan · Structure no. 07039 000 00437

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
327 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,347
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 12th Ave over B-25 X Banfield and UPRR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NE 12th Ave over B-25 X Banfield and UPRR in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 15,347 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,380 by 2030. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 12th Ave
CrossesB-25 X Banfield and UPRR
Location3 Blks N of Glisan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52861, -122.65358
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,347 (2015)
Projected traffic12,380 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 12th Ave over B-25 X Banfield and UPRR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 12th Ave over B-25 X Banfield and 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NE 12th Ave over B-25 X Banfield and UPRR carry?

About 15,347 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 12th Ave over B-25 X Banfield and UPRR?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NE 12th Ave over B-25 X Banfield and UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.