US Bridges

Tacoma Blvd. over UPRR

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.06 MI E of 99E (mp 4.4) · Structure no. 17124 000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,032
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tacoma Blvd. over UPRR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tacoma Blvd. over UPRR in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 45,032 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,600 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTacoma Blvd.
CrossesUPRR
Location0.06 MI E of 99E (mp 4.4)
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46431, -122.63713
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,032 (2022)
Projected traffic51,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tacoma Blvd. over UPRR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tacoma Blvd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tacoma Blvd. over UPRR carry?

About 45,032 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tacoma Blvd. over UPRR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Tacoma Blvd. over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.