US Bridges

NE 148th Ave over B-023 X Columbia Slough

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.3 Miles N of Sandy Blvd · Structure no. 25B023 00 00000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,753
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 148th Ave over B-023 X Columbia Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 148th Ave over B-023 X Columbia Slough in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,753 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 148th Ave
CrossesB-023 X Columbia Slough
Location0.3 Miles N of Sandy Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.55756, -122.51036
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,753 (2020)
Projected traffic7,373 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NE 148th Ave over B-023 X Columbia Slough built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 148th Ave over B-023 X Columbia 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 148th Ave over B-023 X Columbia Slough carry?

About 6,753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 148th Ave over B-023 X Columbia Slough?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NE 148th Ave over B-023 X Columbia Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.