US Bridges

HWY 222 over Oflow Br

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 02.6 MI N HWY 018 JCT · Structure no. 07880 222 00541

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 222 over Oflow Br is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY 222 over Oflow Br in Lane 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2037. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 222
CrossesOflow Br
Location02.6 MI N HWY 018 JCT
RouteState Highway 222
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99543, -122.90829
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$769,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 222 over Oflow Br built?

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

What condition is HWY 222 over Oflow Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 222 over Oflow Br carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY 222 over Oflow Br?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 222 over Oflow Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.