US Bridges

NE 21st Ave over Elrod Slough

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · 21st-N of NE Riverside W. · Structure no. 22024 000 00000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,416
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 21st Ave over Elrod Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 21st Ave over Elrod Slough 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 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNE 21st Ave
CrossesElrod Slough
Location21st-N of NE Riverside W.
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.58235, -122.64315
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2020)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$728,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 21st Ave over Elrod Slough built?

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

What condition is NE 21st Ave over Elrod 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 21st Ave over Elrod Slough carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 21st Ave over Elrod Slough?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NE 21st Ave over Elrod Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.