Sylvan Connection
Carrying Sylvan Connection over Hwy 47 US 26
3.2 MI W OF PORTLAND CC, Multnomah, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Sylvan Connection
The Sylvan Connection bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries Sylvan Connection over Hwy 47 US 26. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 128,039 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 Sylvan Connection 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
- 2002
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 128,039 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18674 047C07132
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 Sylvan Connection 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 Sylvan Connection 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 Sylvan Connection?
Sylvan Connection in Multnomah, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Sylvan Connection inspected?
Sylvan Connection'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 128,039 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sylvan Connection 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 Sylvan Connection?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Sylvan Connection.
Who is responsible for maintaining Sylvan Connection?
Ownership is not specified for Sylvan Connection in the NBI.
How old is Sylvan Connection and does age affect safety?
Sylvan Connection was built in 2002, making it 24 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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