US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Pamelia Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 020 MI S Marion Linn CO L · Structure no. 19181 162 06278

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Pamelia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) over Pamelia Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,423 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 162)
CrossesPamelia Creek
Location020 MI S Marion Linn CO L
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates44.66287, -121.9565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,423 (2022)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 22 (hwy 162) over Pamelia Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Pamelia Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 162) over Pamelia Creek carry?

About 3,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Pamelia Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 162) over Pamelia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.