US Bridges

Tacoma Street over Willamette River

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · Portland · Structure no. 21493 000 00001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
1,977 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,995
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tacoma Street over Willamette River is a steel arch - deck carrying Tacoma Street over Willamette River in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 34,995 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,558 by 2025. The structure is 1,977 ft (602.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTacoma Street
CrossesWillamette River
LocationPortland
RouteCity Street 9704
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46409, -122.6657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,977 ft (602.6 m)
Longest span465 ft (141.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,995 (2020)
Projected traffic51,558 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tacoma Street over Willamette River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tacoma Street over Willamette River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Tacoma Street over Willamette River carry?

About 34,995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tacoma Street over Willamette River?

The structure is 1,977 ft (602.6 m) long with a longest span of 465 ft (141.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Tacoma Street over Willamette River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.