SW 5th Ave over HWY 61
FairMultnomah County, Oregon · 0.4 MI S of 12th Ave · Structure no. 09157 061C00100
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 981
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 5th Ave over HWY 61 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW 5th Ave 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 5 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,500 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 5th Ave over HWY 61 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 5th Ave 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 SW 5th Ave over HWY 61 carry?
About 981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SW 5th Ave over HWY 61?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SW 5th Ave over HWY 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.