US Bridges

NE 238 (arata Rd) over HWY 002

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.5 MI W Sandy River · Structure no. 17365 002 01597

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 238 (arata Rd) over HWY 002 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 238 (arata Rd) over HWY 002 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,685 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,600 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 238 (arata Rd)
CrossesHWY 002
Location1.5 MI W Sandy River
RouteState Highway 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53991, -122.41837
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,685 (2022)
Projected traffic70,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NE 238 (arata Rd) over HWY 002 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 238 (arata Rd) over HWY 002 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NE 238 (arata Rd) over HWY 002 carry?

About 9,685 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NE 238 (arata Rd) over HWY 002?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns NE 238 (arata Rd) over HWY 002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.