US Bridges

Hy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB over UPRR

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.5 MI E Portland Cc · Structure no. 08588A002 00024

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,524 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
71,767
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB over UPRR 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 71,767 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,524 ft (464.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB
CrossesUPRR
Location0.5 MI E Portland Cc
RouteInterstate 84
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5265, -122.6644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,524 ft (464.5 m)
Longest span197 ft (59.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,767 (2022)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$7.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB over UPRR built?

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

What condition is Hy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB over UPRR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB over UPRR carry?

About 71,767 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB over UPRR?

The structure is 1,524 ft (464.5 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (59.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hy 2 WB to Hy 1 NB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.