US Bridges

E Fremont Approach over City Streets

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · E Fremont Intrchnge · Structure no. 08958 061 00358

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
655 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Fremont Approach over City Streets is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Fremont Approach over City Streets in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 103,251 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,900 by 2042. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesE Fremont Approach
CrossesCity Streets
LocationE Fremont Intrchnge
RouteInterstate 405
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5409, -122.6795
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length655 ft (199.6 m)
Longest span256 ft (78 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,251 (2022)
Projected traffic121,900 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Fremont Approach over City Streets built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Fremont Approach over City Streets 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E Fremont Approach over City Streets carry?

About 103,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Fremont Approach over City Streets?

The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 256 ft (78 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns E Fremont Approach over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.