US Bridges

SE Tacoma ST over B-39 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.1 MI E. of Mcloughlin · Structure no. 17123 000 B-39

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,463
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Tacoma ST over B-39 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Tacoma ST over B-39 over Johnson Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 19,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,465 by 2025. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE Tacoma ST
CrossesB-39 over Johnson Creek
Location0.1 MI E. of Mcloughlin
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46424, -122.63544
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,463 (2020)
Projected traffic21,465 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Tacoma ST over B-39 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Tacoma ST over B-39 over Johnson Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SE Tacoma ST over B-39 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 19,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SE Tacoma ST over B-39 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SE Tacoma ST over B-39 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.