US Bridges

NW Wallula Ave over Trimet Light Rail Track

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · 010 MI NW Gresham Cty Hal · Structure no. 51C37 000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133,422
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

NW Wallula Ave over Trimet Light Rail Track is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Wallula Ave over Trimet Light Rail Track in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133,422 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,800 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW Wallula Ave
CrossesTrimet Light Rail Track
Location010 MI NW Gresham Cty Hal
RouteCounty Highway 9885
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50941, -122.44482
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,422 (2020)
Projected traffic169,800 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 NW Wallula Ave over Trimet Light Rail Track built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Wallula Ave over Trimet Light Rail Track 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW Wallula Ave over Trimet Light Rail Track carry?

About 133,422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Wallula Ave over Trimet Light Rail Track?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NW Wallula Ave over Trimet Light Rail Track?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.