NE 28TH AVE
Carrying NE 28TH AVE over B-27 OVER UPRR
1 BLK N OF SANDY BLVD, Multnomah, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NE 28TH AVE
The NE 28TH AVE bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries NE 28TH AVE over B-27 OVER UPRR. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 12 sections, stretching 128.3 meters (421 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,578 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NE 28TH 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
- 1908
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 12
- Structure Length
- 128.3 m (421 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,578 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 07034C000000055
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NE 28TH 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 28TH 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 28TH AVE?
NE 28TH AVE in Multnomah, Oregon has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NE 28TH AVE inspected?
NE 28TH 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 6,578 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE 28TH AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NE 28TH AVE?
NE 28TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NE 28TH AVE?
NE 28TH AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NE 28TH AVE and does age affect safety?
NE 28TH AVE was built in 1908, making it 118 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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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