US Bridges

Or 99W (hwy 91) NB over Marys River

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · In Corvallis · Structure no. 00706 01W 08414

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
308 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W (hwy 91) NB over Marys River is a steel truss - thru carrying Or 99W (hwy 91) NB over Marys River in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 92 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,781 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOr 99W (hwy 91) NB
CrossesMarys River
LocationIn Corvallis
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates44.55657, -123.26462
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,781 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99W (hwy 91) NB over Marys River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Or 99W (hwy 91) NB over Marys River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99W (hwy 91) NB over Marys River carry?

About 11,781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Or 99W (hwy 91) NB over Marys River?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99W (hwy 91) NB over Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.