US Bridges

HWY 123 over HWY 068

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 5.5 MI NE Portland Cc · Structure no. 08402 123 01041

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,206
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 123 over HWY 068 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 123 over HWY 068 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 35,206 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,400 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY 123
CrossesHWY 068
Location5.5 MI NE Portland Cc
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOregon
Coordinates45.56266, -122.57768
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,206 (2022)
Projected traffic42,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 123 over HWY 068 built?

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

What condition is HWY 123 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 123 over HWY 068 carry?

About 35,206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 123 over HWY 068?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 123 over HWY 068?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.