US Bridges

Or 213 (hwy 160) over Abiqua Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 027 MI S Marion CO LN · Structure no. 02012 160 02691

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 213 (hwy 160) over Abiqua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 213 (hwy 160) over Abiqua Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 6,347 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOr 213 (hwy 160)
CrossesAbiqua Creek
Location027 MI S Marion CO LN
RouteState Highway 213
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02791, -122.73735
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,347 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$941,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 213 (hwy 160) over Abiqua Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 213 (hwy 160) over Abiqua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 213 (hwy 160) over Abiqua Creek carry?

About 6,347 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 213 (hwy 160) over Abiqua Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Or 213 (hwy 160) over Abiqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.