US Bridges

HWY 003 NB over HWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.5 MI S of Portland Cc · Structure no. 08194 003 00009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
642 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 003 NB over HWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 003 NB over HWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 19,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,900 by 2042. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 003 NB
CrossesHWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns
Location1.5 MI S of Portland Cc
RouteState Highway 43
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50157, -122.67331
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,550 (2022)
Projected traffic23,900 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 003 NB over HWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 003 NB over HWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 003 NB over HWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns carry?

About 19,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 003 NB over HWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 003 NB over HWY 001 HWY 061 & Conns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.