US Bridges

Or 228 (hwy 212) over I-5 (hwy 1)

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 021 MI E Halsey · Structure no. 08252 212 00241

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 228 (hwy 212) over I-5 (hwy 1) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 228 (hwy 212) over I-5 (hwy 1) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,403 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesOr 228 (hwy 212)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 1)
Location021 MI E Halsey
RouteState Highway 228
StateOregon
Coordinates44.38887, -123.06131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,403 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 228 (hwy 212) over I-5 (hwy 1) built?

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

What condition is Or 228 (hwy 212) over I-5 (hwy 1) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 228 (hwy 212) over I-5 (hwy 1) carry?

About 7,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 228 (hwy 212) over I-5 (hwy 1)?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Or 228 (hwy 212) over I-5 (hwy 1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.