US Bridges

NW Lovejoy Ramp over B-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · West End Broadway Br · Structure no. 18856 609300000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,644
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Lovejoy Ramp over B-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Lovejoy Ramp over B-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 18,644 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,389 by 2025. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Lovejoy Ramp
CrossesB-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp
LocationWest End Broadway Br
RouteCity Street 9300
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53, -122.67896
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,644 (2020)
Projected traffic26,389 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Lovejoy Ramp over B-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Lovejoy Ramp over B-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp 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 NW Lovejoy Ramp over B-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp carry?

About 18,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Lovejoy Ramp over B-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NW Lovejoy Ramp over B-162 NW Lovejoy Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.