US Bridges

SW Greenway Ave. over B-42 over SW Talbot RD

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 5 Blocks S. of Patton Rd. · Structure no. 25B42 000 00030

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,371
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Greenway Ave. over B-42 over SW Talbot RD is a concrete tee beam carrying SW Greenway Ave. over B-42 over SW Talbot RD in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 99 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 4,371 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,561 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Greenway Ave.
CrossesB-42 over SW Talbot RD
Location5 Blocks S. of Patton Rd.
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50107, -122.7074
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,371 (2020)
Projected traffic4,561 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Greenway Ave. over B-42 over SW Talbot RD built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SW Greenway Ave. over B-42 over SW Talbot RD 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 Greenway Ave. over B-42 over SW Talbot RD carry?

About 4,371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Greenway Ave. over B-42 over SW Talbot RD?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SW Greenway Ave. over B-42 over SW Talbot RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.