US Bridges

SW 19th Ave over HWY 001

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.4 M N of Barbur Blvd · Structure no. 08201 001 29646

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
387 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
99,796
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 19th Ave over HWY 001 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW 19th Ave 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 99,796 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,700 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 19th Ave
CrossesHWY 001
Location1.4 M N of Barbur Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46451, -122.69732
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,796 (2020)
Projected traffic140,700 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 19th Ave over HWY 001 built?

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

What condition is SW 19th Ave 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 19th Ave over HWY 001 carry?

About 99,796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SW 19th Ave over HWY 001?

The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SW 19th Ave over HWY 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.