SW HIGHLAND DRIVE
Carrying SW HIGHLAND DRIVE over JOHNSON CREEK & OWP RY
002 N OF SE POWELL BLVD, Multnomah, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SW HIGHLAND DRIVE
The SW HIGHLAND DRIVE bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries SW HIGHLAND DRIVE over JOHNSON CREEK & OWP RY. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 83.2 meters (273 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,263 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SW HIGHLAND DRIVE 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
- 1985
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 83.2 m (273 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,263 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 51B002000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW HIGHLAND DRIVE 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 SW HIGHLAND DRIVE 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 SW HIGHLAND DRIVE?
SW HIGHLAND DRIVE in Multnomah, Oregon has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SW HIGHLAND DRIVE inspected?
SW HIGHLAND DRIVE'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 11,263 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW HIGHLAND DRIVE 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 SW HIGHLAND DRIVE?
SW HIGHLAND DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SW HIGHLAND DRIVE?
SW HIGHLAND DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SW HIGHLAND DRIVE and does age affect safety?
SW HIGHLAND DRIVE was built in 1985, making it 41 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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