US Bridges

SE 32nd over B-87 X Springwater Trail

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · SE Tacoma at 32nd Ave · Structure no. 51C01 000 00001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,752
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 32nd over B-87 X Springwater Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 32nd over B-87 X Springwater Trail in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,752 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,578 by 2025. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 32nd
CrossesB-87 X Springwater Trail
LocationSE Tacoma at 32nd Ave
RouteCity Street 9704
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46283, -122.62999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,752 (2020)
Projected traffic19,578 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 32nd over B-87 X Springwater Trail built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 32nd over B-87 X Springwater Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SE 32nd over B-87 X Springwater Trail carry?

About 17,752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 32nd over B-87 X Springwater Trail?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SE 32nd over B-87 X Springwater Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.