FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N PORTLAND RD

Carrying N PORTLAND RD over B-92 OVER UPRR

N OF COLUMBIA BLVD, Multnomah, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N PORTLAND RD

The N PORTLAND RD bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries N PORTLAND RD over B-92 OVER UPRR. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,541 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How N PORTLAND RD compares

▲ 11.4
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Oregon bridges
474
Bridges in Multnomah · 12 in Poor condition
N PORTLAND RD 43.7 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
45.1 m (148 ft)
Deck Width
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,541 vehicles/day
Structure Number
17965 000 B-92

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N PORTLAND RD 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 N PORTLAND RD 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 N PORTLAND RD?

N PORTLAND RD in Multnomah, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N PORTLAND RD inspected?

N PORTLAND RD'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 12,541 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N PORTLAND RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N PORTLAND RD?

N PORTLAND RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N PORTLAND RD?

N PORTLAND RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N PORTLAND RD and does age affect safety?

N PORTLAND RD was built in 1997, making it 29 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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