US Bridges

Vancouver Ave over HWY 1 I-5

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.9 MI N of Burnside Br · Structure no. 08574 001 30243

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
483 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,955
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vancouver Ave over HWY 1 I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vancouver Ave over HWY 1 I-5 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12,955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,718 by 2030. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesVancouver Ave
CrossesHWY 1 I-5
Location0.9 MI N of Burnside Br
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53629, -122.66774
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,955 (2010)
Projected traffic24,718 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vancouver Ave over HWY 1 I-5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vancouver Ave over HWY 1 I-5 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vancouver Ave over HWY 1 I-5 carry?

About 12,955 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vancouver Ave over HWY 1 I-5?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Vancouver Ave over HWY 1 I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.