US Bridges

Rosa Parks Way over HWY 001 (I-5)

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 3.5 MI S of Interstate Br · Structure no. 08997 001 30493

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,864
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosa Parks Way over HWY 001 (I-5) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rosa Parks Way over HWY 001 (I-5) in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,864 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,200 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRosa Parks Way
CrossesHWY 001 (I-5)
Location3.5 MI S of Interstate Br
RouteInterstate 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5699, -122.67862
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,864 (2022)
Projected traffic152,200 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosa Parks Way over HWY 001 (I-5) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosa Parks Way over HWY 001 (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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rosa Parks Way over HWY 001 (I-5) carry?

About 10,864 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rosa Parks Way over HWY 001 (I-5)?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Rosa Parks Way over HWY 001 (I-5)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.