US Bridges

North Main Ave. over Johnson Creek

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · 002 S of SE Powell Blvd · Structure no. 51B001000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Ave. over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying North Main Ave. over Johnson Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Main Ave.
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location002 S of SE Powell Blvd
RouteCity Street C0026
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49588, -122.43086
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2020)
Projected traffic151 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Main Ave. over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main Ave. over Johnson 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 North Main Ave. over Johnson Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Main Ave. over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Ave. over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.