NE 42ND AVE
Carrying NE 42ND AVE over B-75 X LOMBARD AND UPRR
NE PORTLAND, Multnomah, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NE 42ND AVE
The NE 42ND AVE bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries NE 42ND AVE over B-75 X LOMBARD AND UPRR. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 21,784 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NE 42ND AVE compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,784 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 02485 000 00219
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NE 42ND AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NE 42ND AVE against other structures in Multnomah and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NE 42ND AVE?
NE 42ND AVE in Multnomah, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NE 42ND AVE inspected?
NE 42ND AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,784 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE 42ND AVE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NE 42ND AVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NE 42ND AVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining NE 42ND AVE?
Ownership is not specified for NE 42ND AVE in the NBI.
How old is NE 42ND AVE and does age affect safety?
NE 42ND AVE was built in 1938, making it 88 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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