Broadway Bridge Lift Deck Replacement

In 2025-6, we are replacing the deck on the lift spans of the Broadway Bridge. The bridge is closed from October 13, 2025 through April 11, 2026.

Project Information

  • Location: Broadway Bridge lift spans
  • Schedule: 2025-6
  • Estimated Cost: $21.8m
  • Funding Source: County funds for design; 90% federal and 10% county for construction

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Project Description

The Broadway’s lift span deck is currently made of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) structural members. The existing FRP decking on the movable spans is retaining water and the structural beams have begun to fail, resulting in the need for extensive temporary repairs by county maintenance. The deck and supporting beams will be replaced with concrete-filled steel. This is the same type of deck that can currently be seen on the Morrison Bridge.

During construction, the streetcar tracks will be removed and replaced. There will be no change in streetcar operations once the project is complete.

Schedule

The bridge closure is scheduled through April 11, 2026.

Traffic Impacts

The bridge is closed to all cars, trucks, buses and the Portland Streetcar. The south sidewalk will remain open during most of this time.

Streetcar Service

The streetcar is providing modified service during the closure:

  • The streetcar is serving the east side via the Tilikum Crossing, turning around on either end of the Broadway Bridge.

  • A and B loop streetcars are operating as one line, going both directions through downtown and along the central east side.

  • The stop at N.W. 9th and Lovejoy is closed for the duration of the project.

Bus Service

TriMet’s Line 17-Holgate/Broadway has moved to a new route that will use the Steel Bridge instead. Check trimet.org/alerts for the latest service information.


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Last reviewed October 13, 2025