US Bridges

HWY 2W WB over HWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · West Fremont Intchge · Structure no. 09268A02W 00121

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,312 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
19,782
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 2W WB over HWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 2W WB over HWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,782 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2042. The structure is 2,312 ft (704.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 2W WB
CrossesHWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB
LocationWest Fremont Intchge
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5342, -122.68821
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,312 ft (704.7 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,782 (2022)
Projected traffic22,750 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 HWY 2W WB over HWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 2W WB over HWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB 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 2W WB over HWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB carry?

About 19,782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY 2W WB over HWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB?

The structure is 2,312 ft (704.7 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 2W WB over HWY 61 NB to HWY 2W WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.