US Bridges

SW Capitol Highway over B-82 X SW Multnomah Blvd

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · Multnomah Village · Structure no. 25T03 000 00117

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,976
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Capitol Highway over B-82 X SW Multnomah Blvd is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW Capitol Highway over B-82 X SW Multnomah Blvd in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,665 by 2025. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesSW Capitol Highway
CrossesB-82 X SW Multnomah Blvd
LocationMultnomah Village
RouteCounty Highway 9407
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46733, -122.71561
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,976 (2020)
Projected traffic17,665 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Capitol Highway over B-82 X SW Multnomah Blvd built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Capitol Highway over B-82 X SW Multnomah 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-82 X SW Multnomah Blvd carry?

About 12,976 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Capitol Highway over B-82 X SW Multnomah Blvd?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW Capitol Highway over B-82 X SW Multnomah Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.