US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 30) EB over Willamette River

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · Center ST in Salem · Structure no. 00123K030 02590

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,083
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 30) EB over Willamette River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 30) EB over Willamette River in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 72 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 45,083 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,300 by 2042. The structure is 2,218 ft (676 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 22 (hwy 30) EB
CrossesWillamette River
LocationCenter ST in Salem
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9449, -123.0433
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,218 ft (676 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,083 (2022)
Projected traffic53,300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$25.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 22 (hwy 30) EB over Willamette River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 30) EB over Willamette 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 30) EB over Willamette River carry?

About 45,083 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 30) EB over Willamette River?

The structure is 2,218 ft (676 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 30) EB over Willamette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.