US Bridges

HWY 91 over HWY 61

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.1 MI S Portland Cc · Structure no. 09153 01W 00129

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 91 over HWY 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 91 over HWY 61 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 9,308 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesHWY 91
CrossesHWY 61
Location0.1 MI S Portland Cc
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50549, -122.67761
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,308 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 91 over HWY 61 built?

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

What condition is HWY 91 over HWY 61 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 91 over HWY 61 carry?

About 9,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 91 over HWY 61?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 91 over HWY 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.