US Bridges

NE 47th Ave over B-161 X Whitaker Slough

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · N of Columbia Blvd · Structure no. 18997 000 00000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,048
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 47th Ave over B-161 X Whitaker Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 47th Ave over B-161 X Whitaker Slough in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,048 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,465 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 47th Ave
CrossesB-161 X Whitaker Slough
LocationN of Columbia Blvd
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.57473, -122.61404
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,048 (2020)
Projected traffic4,465 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NE 47th Ave over B-161 X Whitaker Slough built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 47th Ave over B-161 X Whitaker Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does NE 47th Ave over B-161 X Whitaker Slough carry?

About 4,048 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 47th Ave over B-161 X Whitaker Slough?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NE 47th Ave over B-161 X Whitaker Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.