US Bridges

HWY 3 Conn over HWY 1 SB

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.5 MI N of Ross Island B · Structure no. 08194R003 00010

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 3 Conn over HWY 1 SB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 3 Conn over HWY 1 SB in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 99 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 3 Conn
CrossesHWY 1 SB
Location0.5 MI N of Ross Island B
RouteState Highway 43
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5016, -122.67424
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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$605,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 3 Conn over HWY 1 SB built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is HWY 3 Conn over HWY 1 SB 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 3 Conn over HWY 1 SB carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 3 Conn over HWY 1 SB?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 3 Conn over HWY 1 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.