US Bridges

HWY 081 over HWY 001

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 6.0 MI N of Portland Cc · Structure no. 08995C01EX00592

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
640 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,204
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 081 over HWY 001 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 081 over HWY 001 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 14,204 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,100 by 2042. The structure is 640 ft (195.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY 081
CrossesHWY 001
Location6.0 MI N of Portland Cc
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60399, -122.68257
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length640 ft (195.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,204 (2022)
Projected traffic29,100 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 081 over HWY 001 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 081 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY 081 over HWY 001 carry?

About 14,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 081 over HWY 001?

The structure is 640 ft (195.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 081 over HWY 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.