Or 214 (hwy 163) over South Fork Silver Creek
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Oregon · 005 MI SW Silver CR Falls · Structure no. 01799 163 02492
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 656
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 214 (hwy 163) over South Fork Silver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 214 (hwy 163) over South Fork Silver Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 656 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 214 (hwy 163) over South Fork Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 214 (hwy 163) over South Fork Silver 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Or 214 (hwy 163) over South Fork Silver Creek carry?
About 656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Or 214 (hwy 163) over South Fork Silver Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Or 214 (hwy 163) over South Fork Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.