US Bridges

Conn 8(5th Onramp) over HWY 61

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.2 MI S of SW Park · Structure no. 09156 061C00060

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conn 8(5th Onramp) over HWY 61 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Conn 8(5th Onramp) 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,000 by 2036. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesConn 8(5th Onramp)
CrossesHWY 61
Location0.2 MI S of SW Park
RouteState Highway 405
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50736, -122.68359
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2022)
Projected traffic141,000 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Conn 8(5th Onramp) over HWY 61 built?

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

What condition is Conn 8(5th Onramp) 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 Conn 8(5th Onramp) over HWY 61 carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Conn 8(5th Onramp) over HWY 61?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Conn 8(5th Onramp) over HWY 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.