Departure Roadway
Carrying Departure Roadway over PDX Main Terminal
PDX, Multnomah, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Departure Roadway
The Departure Roadway bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries Departure Roadway over PDX Main Terminal. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 28 sections, stretching 458.7 meters (1505 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,309 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Departure Roadway 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
- 1973
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 28
- Structure Length
- 458.7 m (1505 ft)
- Deck Width
- 37.8 m (124 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,309 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 21282 000 00000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, 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 Departure Roadway 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 Departure Roadway 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 Departure Roadway?
Departure Roadway in Multnomah, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Departure Roadway inspected?
Departure Roadway'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 1,309 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Departure Roadway 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 Departure Roadway?
Departure Roadway has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Departure Roadway?
Departure Roadway is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is Departure Roadway and does age affect safety?
Departure Roadway was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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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