US Bridges

SW Brier Place over HWY 001

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 3.9 MI S of Burnside Br · Structure no. 08198 001 29755

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
113,008
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Brier Place over HWY 001 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW Brier Place over HWY 001 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 113,008 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,000 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW Brier Place
CrossesHWY 001
Location3.9 MI S of Burnside Br
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.47016, -122.67845
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,008 (2020)
Projected traffic155,000 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Brier Place over HWY 001 built?

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

What condition is SW Brier Place over HWY 001 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 2024.

How much traffic does SW Brier Place over HWY 001 carry?

About 113,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SW Brier Place over HWY 001?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SW Brier Place over HWY 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.