US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Marys River

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 002 MI W HWY 33 JCT · Structure no. 00771 027 05842

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Marys River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 34 (hwy 27) over Marys River in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,008 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 34 (hwy 27)
CrossesMarys River
Location002 MI W HWY 33 JCT
RouteState Highway 34
StateOregon
Coordinates44.53997, -123.38689
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,008 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 34 (hwy 27) over Marys River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 27) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 27) over Marys River carry?

About 4,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Marys River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 34 (hwy 27) over Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.