US Bridges

Stark Street over Draw

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · In SE Portland · Structure no. 11113 000 01053

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,555
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stark Street over Draw is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stark Street over Draw in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 110 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 6,555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,305 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesStark Street
CrossesDraw
LocationIn SE Portland
RouteCounty Highway 0A656
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.51103, -122.37178
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,555 (2020)
Projected traffic7,305 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stark Street over Draw built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Stark Street over Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stark Street over Draw carry?

About 6,555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stark Street over Draw?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Stark Street over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.