US Bridges

NE Sunderland Road over B-94 X Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · 00.6 MI S of Marine Drive · Structure no. 51C08 000 00001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Sunderland Road over B-94 X Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Sunderland Road over B-94 X Drainage Ditch 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 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNE Sunderland Road
CrossesB-94 X Drainage Ditch
Location00.6 MI S of Marine Drive
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.59055, -122.63577
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2020)
Projected traffic455 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Sunderland Road over B-94 X Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is NE Sunderland Road over B-94 X Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NE Sunderland Road over B-94 X Drainage Ditch carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE Sunderland Road over B-94 X Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns NE Sunderland Road over B-94 X Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.