US Bridges

Access- Bradfd Is over Bonneville Dam

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · A-Branch Fishladder Bridg · Structure no. CEPNPPOR000BD03

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access- Bradfd Is over Bonneville Dam is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access- Bradfd Is over Bonneville Dam in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAccess- Bradfd Is
CrossesBonneville Dam
LocationA-Branch Fishladder Bridg
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6423, -121.94552
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access- Bradfd Is over Bonneville Dam built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access- Bradfd Is over Bonneville Dam 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 Access- Bradfd Is over Bonneville Dam carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access- Bradfd Is over Bonneville Dam?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Access- Bradfd Is over Bonneville Dam?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).