US Bridges

HWY 210 EB over Willamette River

Poor

Benton County, Oregon · 001 E HWY 31 & 210 JCT · Structure no. 02728 210 00013

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
713 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,687
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 210 EB over Willamette River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY 210 EB over Willamette River in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 112 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 12,687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2042. The structure is 713 ft (217.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 210 EB
CrossesWillamette River
Location001 E HWY 31 & 210 JCT
RouteState Highway 34
StateOregon
Coordinates44.56543, -123.25653
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length713 ft (217.4 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,687 (2022)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 210 EB over Willamette River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is HWY 210 EB over Willamette River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 210 EB over Willamette River carry?

About 12,687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY 210 EB over Willamette River?

The structure is 713 ft (217.4 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 210 EB over Willamette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.