FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEEL BRIDGE RAMP

Carrying STEEL BRIDGE RAMP over B-128D EVERETT COMPLEX

E OF NW 1ST AVE/MAX (LRT), Multnomah, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEEL BRIDGE RAMP

The STEEL BRIDGE RAMP bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries STEEL BRIDGE RAMP over B-128D EVERETT COMPLEX. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,287 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How STEEL BRIDGE RAMP compares

▼ 9.6
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Oregon bridges
474
Bridges in Multnomah · 12 in Poor condition
STEEL BRIDGE RAMP 22.7 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.2
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
38.7 m (127 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,287 vehicles/day
Structure Number
25128D0025B128D

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEEL BRIDGE RAMP 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 STEEL BRIDGE RAMP 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 STEEL BRIDGE RAMP?

STEEL BRIDGE RAMP in Multnomah, Oregon has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STEEL BRIDGE RAMP inspected?

STEEL BRIDGE RAMP'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 8,287 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEEL BRIDGE RAMP 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 STEEL BRIDGE RAMP?

STEEL BRIDGE RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEEL BRIDGE RAMP?

STEEL BRIDGE RAMP is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is STEEL BRIDGE RAMP and does age affect safety?

STEEL BRIDGE RAMP was built in 1986, making it 40 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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