US Bridges

SW 15th ST over Marys River

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · S of HWY 20-34 · Structure no. 5216A 000 00000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 15th ST over Marys River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW 15th ST over Marys River in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 15th ST
CrossesMarys River
LocationS of HWY 20-34
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.556, -123.27409
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SW 15th ST over Marys River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 15th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SW 15th ST over Marys River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 15th ST over Marys River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SW 15th ST over Marys River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.