US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 1) Conn over HWY 1 Conn

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.5 MI S of Interstate Br · Structure no. 16506 001C30686

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,020 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 1) Conn over HWY 1 Conn is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 1) Conn over HWY 1 Conn in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,300 by 2040. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5 (hwy 1) Conn
CrossesHWY 1 Conn
Location1.5 MI S of Interstate Br
RouteInterstate 5
StateOregon
Coordinates45.59683, -122.68405
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,420 (2022)
Projected traffic61,300 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-5 (hwy 1) Conn over HWY 1 Conn built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 1) Conn over HWY 1 Conn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 1) Conn over HWY 1 Conn carry?

About 5,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 1) Conn over HWY 1 Conn?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 1) Conn over HWY 1 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.