US Bridges

Or 226 (hwy 211) over North Santiam River

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · In Lyons · Structure no. 00533B211 02546

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,530
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 226 (hwy 211) over North Santiam River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over North Santiam River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOr 226 (hwy 211)
CrossesNorth Santiam River
LocationIn Lyons
RouteState Highway 226
StateOregon
Coordinates44.78871, -122.618
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,530 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 226 (hwy 211) over North Santiam River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 226 (hwy 211) over North Santiam 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 226 (hwy 211) over North Santiam River carry?

About 4,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Or 226 (hwy 211) over North Santiam River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Or 226 (hwy 211) over North Santiam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.