There is a 1 in 3 chance of a magnitude 8+ earthquake in the next 50 years, with no bridges in downtown Portland that could withstand a major earthquake. But this resilient community is sounding the alarm for an Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge.
Learn about the recommended refinements to the Preferred Alternative.
The project is currently in the Environmental Review Phase.
Important plans, documents and other information about the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.
Frequently asked questions about the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge study.
A collection of short videos about the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.
Project stakeholder committees provide input to the project team as we narrow a list of concepts to a short list of alternatives to be advanced to a future study.
Stay involved and help us decide the future of the Burnside Bridge!
This study won’t be successful without community involvement. We want to hear from you!
The Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project will provide many business opportunities for firms and jobs for workers. Learn about Multnomah County's goals for contracting and workforce development.
This animation shows what could happen to the Burnside Bridge during a magnitude 8+ Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
On Thursday, March 17 the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a plan to significantly reduce the cost of the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project.
Multnomah County’s Board approved an alternative contract method for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge construction project called Construction Manager/General Contractor on Jan. 20, 2022.
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