US Bridges

HWY 068 Conn over HWY 002 &wb on Ramp

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 5.0 Mi. E of HWY I-5 · Structure no. 07999C068 00243

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

About this bridge

HWY 068 Conn over HWY 002 &wb on Ramp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 068 Conn over HWY 002 &wb on Ramp 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 378 ft (115.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 068 Conn
CrossesHWY 002 &wb on Ramp
Location5.0 Mi. E of HWY I-5
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53402, -122.58003
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,504 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 068 Conn over HWY 002 &wb on Ramp built?

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

What condition is HWY 068 Conn over HWY 002 &wb on Ramp 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 HWY 068 Conn over HWY 002 &wb on Ramp carry?

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

How long is HWY 068 Conn over HWY 002 &wb on Ramp?

The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 068 Conn over HWY 002 &wb on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.