US Bridges

HWY 123 over NE 122nd Ave

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · 7.0 MI NE Portland Cc · Structure no. 09059 123 01243

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,614
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 123 over NE 122nd Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 123 over NE 122nd Ave in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 19,614 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,700 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 123
CrossesNE 122nd Ave
Location7.0 MI NE Portland Cc
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOregon
Coordinates45.55718, -122.53772
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,614 (2022)
Projected traffic27,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 123 over NE 122nd Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 123 over NE 122nd Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 123 over NE 122nd Ave carry?

About 19,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 123 over NE 122nd Ave?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 123 over NE 122nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.