US Bridges

NW Vaughn Street over HWY 092

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.7 MI W of W Fremont Int · Structure no. 16511 02WC00170

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Vaughn Street over HWY 092 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NW Vaughn Street over HWY 092 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,200 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNW Vaughn Street
CrossesHWY 092
Location1.7 MI W of W Fremont Int
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53724, -122.69732
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,620 (2022)
Projected traffic32,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Vaughn Street over HWY 092 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Vaughn Street over HWY 092 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW Vaughn Street over HWY 092 carry?

About 12,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NW Vaughn Street over HWY 092?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns NW Vaughn Street over HWY 092?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.