US Bridges

HWY 222 over Willamette River

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 02.8 MI N HWY 018 JCT · Structure no. 04117A222 00520

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
747 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 222 over Willamette River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY 222 over Willamette River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2037. The structure is 747 ft (227.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 222
CrossesWillamette River
Location02.8 MI N HWY 018 JCT
RouteState Highway 222
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99801, -122.90635
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length747 ft (227.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 222 over Willamette River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 222 over Willamette 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 222 over Willamette River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY 222 over Willamette River?

The structure is 747 ft (227.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 222 over Willamette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.