US Bridges

17th ST over HWY 26

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.5 MI E Willamette River · Structure no. 21629 026 00160

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,205
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST over HWY 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th ST over HWY 26 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 16,205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,550 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries17th ST
CrossesHWY 26
Location0.5 MI E Willamette River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49997, -122.64909
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,205 (2020)
Projected traffic19,550 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 17th ST over HWY 26 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th ST over HWY 26 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 17th ST over HWY 26 carry?

About 16,205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST over HWY 26?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 17th ST over HWY 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.