US Bridges

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Santiam Overflow

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 1.86 MI E HWY 16 JCT · Structure no. 16075 211 00113

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Santiam Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over Santiam Overflow 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 5,594 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesOr 226 (hwy 211)
CrossesSantiam Overflow
Location1.86 MI E HWY 16 JCT
RouteState Highway 226
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63035, -122.92834
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,594 (2022)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Santiam Overflow built?

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

What condition is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Santiam Overflow 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 Santiam Overflow carry?

About 5,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Or 226 (hwy 211) over Santiam Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.