US Bridges

Sandy Blvd over HWY 064 and Trimet

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.7 MI E of HWY 68 (82nd) · Structure no. 13512 059 00518

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,537
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Blvd over HWY 064 and Trimet is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandy Blvd over HWY 064 and Trimet in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 15,537 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,418 by 2030. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSandy Blvd
CrossesHWY 064 and Trimet
Location0.7 MI E of HWY 68 (82nd)
RouteCity Street 30
StateOregon
Coordinates45.55726, -122.56678
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,537 (2010)
Projected traffic21,418 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Blvd over HWY 064 and Trimet built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Blvd over HWY 064 and Trimet 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Blvd over HWY 064 and Trimet carry?

About 15,537 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Blvd over HWY 064 and Trimet?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Blvd over HWY 064 and Trimet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.