US Bridges

Grand Ave. over UPRR & HWY 002

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 010 MI E Portland Cc · Structure no. 07040 01EX00020

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
352 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,889
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave. over UPRR & HWY 002 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Grand Ave. over UPRR & HWY 002 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 117 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 31,889 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,650 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave.
CrossesUPRR & HWY 002
Location010 MI E Portland Cc
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.526, -122.6607
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,889 (2022)
Projected traffic34,650 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave. over UPRR & HWY 002 built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Grand Ave. over UPRR & HWY 002 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave. over UPRR & HWY 002 carry?

About 31,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave. over UPRR & HWY 002?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave. over UPRR & HWY 002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.