US Bridges

Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 056 MI S Brownsville · Structure no. 01725A212 01294

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,679
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 228 (hwy 212)
CrossesCalapooia River
Location056 MI S Brownsville
RouteState Highway 228
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.35755, -122.86039
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed36.7 mi (59 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 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 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 October 2023.

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 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.