US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Marys River

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 007 MI N Wren · Structure no. 02625A191 03072

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Marys River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Marys River in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)
CrossesMarys River
Location007 MI N Wren
RouteState Highway 223
StateOregon
Coordinates44.59638, -123.42567
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 223 (hwy 191) over Marys River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 223 (hwy 191) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Or 223 (hwy 191) over Marys River carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Marys River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 223 (hwy 191) over Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.