US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 33) over Willamette River

Good

Benton County, Oregon · South Corvallis · Structure no. 16873 033 05615

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 33) over Willamette River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 34 (hwy 33) over Willamette River in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,606 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,700 by 2042. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 34 (hwy 33)
CrossesWillamette River
LocationSouth Corvallis
RouteState Highway 34
StateOregon
Coordinates44.55804, -123.26058
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,606 (2022)
Projected traffic22,700 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 34 (hwy 33) over Willamette River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 33) over Willamette River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 33) over Willamette River carry?

About 22,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Or 34 (hwy 33) over Willamette River?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Or 34 (hwy 33) over Willamette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.