US Bridges

Or 211 (hwy 161) over Pudding River

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 018 MI E HWY 01E · Structure no. 01437A161 00183

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,302
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 211 (hwy 161) over Pudding River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 211 (hwy 161) over Pudding River in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 7,302 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 211 (hwy 161)
CrossesPudding River
Location018 MI E HWY 01E
RouteState Highway 211
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.15032, -122.79337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,302 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 211 (hwy 161) over Pudding River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 211 (hwy 161) over Pudding 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 211 (hwy 161) over Pudding River carry?

About 7,302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 211 (hwy 161) over Pudding River?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Or 211 (hwy 161) over Pudding River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.