US Bridges

Columbia Blvd over HWY 068

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 5.5 MI NE of Portland Cc · Structure no. 08401B068C00037

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Blvd over HWY 068 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Columbia Blvd over HWY 068 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 25,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Blvd
CrossesHWY 068
Location5.5 MI NE of Portland Cc
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.56464, -122.57769
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,260 (2022)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Blvd over HWY 068 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Blvd over HWY 068 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia Blvd over HWY 068 carry?

About 25,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Blvd over HWY 068?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Blvd over HWY 068?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.