US Bridges

N Vancouver Ave over B-178 X Columbia Slough

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 040 MI N Portland Cc · Structure no. 21289 012200046

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,249
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Vancouver Ave over B-178 X Columbia Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Vancouver Ave over B-178 X Columbia Slough in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 13,249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,085 by 2025. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN Vancouver Ave
CrossesB-178 X Columbia Slough
Location040 MI N Portland Cc
RouteCity Street 122
StateOregon
Coordinates45.58495, -122.66742
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,249 (2020)
Projected traffic18,085 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Vancouver Ave over B-178 X Columbia Slough built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Vancouver Ave over B-178 X Columbia Slough 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 N Vancouver Ave over B-178 X Columbia Slough carry?

About 13,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Vancouver Ave over B-178 X Columbia Slough?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns N Vancouver Ave over B-178 X Columbia Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.