US Bridges

Or 214 (hwy 163) over West Fork Drift Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 003 MI E Drift Creek RD · Structure no. 04468A163 01955

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
747
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 214 (hwy 163) over West Fork Drift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 214 (hwy 163) over West Fork Drift Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 214 (hwy 163)
CrossesWest Fork Drift Creek
Location003 MI E Drift Creek RD
RouteState Highway 214
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.87253, -122.71616
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 214 (hwy 163) over West Fork Drift Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 214 (hwy 163) over West Fork Drift 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 West Fork Drift Creek carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 214 (hwy 163) over West Fork Drift Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 214 (hwy 163) over West Fork Drift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.