US Bridges

N Columbia Blvd over B-126 over UPRR

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · E of Pier Park · Structure no. 16385 000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,199
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Columbia Blvd over B-126 over UPRR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Columbia Blvd over B-126 over UPRR in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 13,199 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,557 by 2025. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Columbia Blvd
CrossesB-126 over UPRR
LocationE of Pier Park
RouteCity Street 9956
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60592, -122.75456
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 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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,199 (2020)
Projected traffic14,557 by 2025
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Columbia Blvd over B-126 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Columbia Blvd over B-126 over UPRR 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 N Columbia Blvd over B-126 over UPRR carry?

About 13,199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is N Columbia Blvd over B-126 over UPRR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns N Columbia Blvd over B-126 over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.