US Bridges

Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 4.2 MI W Sweet Home · Structure no. 17973 212 01678

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 228 (hwy 212) over Calapooia River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,216 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 54 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
Location4.2 MI W Sweet Home
RouteState Highway 228
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.35025, -122.78645
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,216 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1997, making it 28 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 4,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

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

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.