SW Capitol Highway over B-81 over SW Bertha Blvd
FairPosted for loadMultnomah County, Oregon · SW Portland · Structure no. 25T01 128 00025
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1929
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,757
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Capitol Highway over B-81 over SW Bertha Blvd is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SW Capitol Highway over B-81 over SW Bertha Blvd in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 110 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 17,757 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,024 by 2025. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Capitol Highway over B-81 over SW Bertha Blvd built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.
What condition is SW Capitol Highway over B-81 over SW Bertha Blvd 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 Capitol Highway over B-81 over SW Bertha Blvd carry?
About 17,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW Capitol Highway over B-81 over SW Bertha Blvd?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SW Capitol Highway over B-81 over SW Bertha Blvd?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.