US Bridges

HWY 91 over SW 26th Ave

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.4 MI S Multnomah Blvd · Structure no. 08322 01W 00526

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,543
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 91 over SW 26th Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 91 over SW 26th Ave in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 19,543 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,200 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 91
CrossesSW 26th Ave
Location0.4 MI S Multnomah Blvd
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46153, -122.70492
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,543 (2022)
Projected traffic25,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 91 over SW 26th Ave built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 91 over SW 26th Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 91 over SW 26th Ave carry?

About 19,543 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 91 over SW 26th Ave?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 91 over SW 26th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.