US Bridges

Glisan ST over Max Light Rail Transit

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · Near Glisan ST Oxing I-20 · Structure no. 16544 000 00000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137,312
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Glisan ST over Max Light Rail Transit is a concrete frame carrying Glisan ST over Max Light Rail Transit in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 137,312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,300 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGlisan ST
CrossesMax Light Rail Transit
LocationNear Glisan ST Oxing I-20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52634, -122.56409
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,312 (2022)
Projected traffic169,300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Glisan ST over Max Light Rail Transit built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glisan ST over Max Light Rail Transit 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Glisan ST over Max Light Rail Transit carry?

About 137,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glisan ST over Max Light Rail Transit?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Glisan ST over Max Light Rail Transit?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.