US Bridges

HWY 001 over Iowa Street Viaduct

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.7 MI N Multnomah Blvd · Structure no. 20788 001 29824

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125,003
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 001 over Iowa Street Viaduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 001 over Iowa Street Viaduct in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125,003 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,900 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHWY 001
CrossesIowa Street Viaduct
Location1.7 MI N Multnomah Blvd
RouteInterstate 5
StateOregon
Coordinates45.47999, -122.67892
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,003 (2022)
Projected traffic133,900 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 HWY 001 over Iowa Street Viaduct built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 001 over Iowa Street Viaduct 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 001 over Iowa Street Viaduct carry?

About 125,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY 001 over Iowa Street Viaduct?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 001 over Iowa Street Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.