HWY 123 over BNSF
PoorMultnomah County, Oregon · N. Lombard ST over Burlin · Structure no. 0M089 123 00240
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 340 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,374
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
HWY 123 over BNSF is a steel truss - deck carrying HWY 123 over BNSF in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,374 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 123 over BNSF built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 123 over BNSF in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY 123 over BNSF carry?
About 14,374 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY 123 over BNSF?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 123 over BNSF?
It is owned by the Railroad.