US Bridges

Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 055 MI E Brownsville · Structure no. 01428A212 01182

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,679
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,679 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 228 (hwy 212)
CrossesCalapooia River
Location055 MI E Brownsville
RouteState Highway 228
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.36156, -122.88091
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,679 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River carry?

About 3,679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.