US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 210) WB over Willamette River

Poor

Benton County, Oregon · On Linn Benton CO LN · Structure no. 09179 210 00013

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
889 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,687
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 210) WB over Willamette River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 34 (hwy 210) WB over Willamette River in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 12,687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2042. The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 34 (hwy 210) WB
CrossesWillamette River
LocationOn Linn Benton CO LN
RouteState Highway 34
StateOregon
Coordinates44.56609, -123.25612
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length889 ft (271 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,687 (2022)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 34 (hwy 210) WB over Willamette River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 210) WB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 210) WB over Willamette River carry?

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

How long is Or 34 (hwy 210) WB over Willamette River?

The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 34 (hwy 210) WB over Willamette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.