US Bridges

SW Champlain DR over B-34 Semi-Viaduct

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · N of SW Fairmount Blvd · Structure no. 25B34 000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Champlain DR over B-34 Semi-Viaduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW Champlain DR over B-34 Semi-Viaduct in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 10 ft wide.

CarriesSW Champlain DR
CrossesB-34 Semi-Viaduct
LocationN of SW Fairmount Blvd
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.51992, -122.71019
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2020)
Projected traffic789 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Champlain DR over B-34 Semi-Viaduct built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Champlain DR over B-34 Semi-Viaduct 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SW Champlain DR over B-34 Semi-Viaduct carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Champlain DR over B-34 Semi-Viaduct?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns SW Champlain DR over B-34 Semi-Viaduct?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.