US Bridges

Airport Way over Pacific Railroad

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · N. of Sandy Blvd. · Structure no. 17985 000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,496
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Way over Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Way over Pacific Railroad 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 2,496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,672 by 2025. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Way
CrossesPacific Railroad
LocationN. of Sandy Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway C0000
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.54857, -122.47708
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,496 (2020)
Projected traffic2,672 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Way over Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is Airport Way over Pacific Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Way over Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,496 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Way over Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Way over Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.