US Bridges

Williams Ave. over HWY 001

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.8 MI N of Burnside Br · Structure no. 08575Q001 30233

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,047
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Ave. over HWY 001 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Williams Ave. over HWY 001 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 53,047 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,050 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Ave.
CrossesHWY 001
Location0.8 MI N of Burnside Br
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53486, -122.66676
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,047 (2020)
Projected traffic72,050 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Williams Ave. over HWY 001 built?

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

What condition is Williams 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Ave. over HWY 001 carry?

About 53,047 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Williams Ave. over HWY 001?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Ave. over HWY 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.