SE 159th Drive over B-48 over Kelly Creek
GoodMultnomah County, Oregon · N of SE Foster Road · Structure no. 25B48 000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 159th Drive over B-48 over Kelly Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 159th Drive over B-48 over Kelly Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 159th Drive over B-48 over Kelly Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 159th Drive over B-48 over Kelly Creek 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 SE 159th Drive over B-48 over Kelly Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SE 159th Drive over B-48 over Kelly Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SE 159th Drive over B-48 over Kelly Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.