US Bridges

HWY 081 over N. Vancouver Way

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.5 MI S of I-5 JCT · Structure no. 07298 01EX00446

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,168
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 081 over N. Vancouver Way is a concrete frame carrying HWY 081 over N. Vancouver Way in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 17,168 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 081
CrossesN. Vancouver Way
Location1.5 MI S of I-5 JCT
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.58714, -122.66446
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,168 (2022)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$169,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 081 over N. Vancouver Way built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 081 over N. Vancouver Way 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY 081 over N. Vancouver Way carry?

About 17,168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 081 over N. Vancouver Way?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 081 over N. Vancouver Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.