Or 22 (hwy 162) over Boulder Creek
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Oregon · In Idanha · Structure no. 05978 162 05409
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,723
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 22 (hwy 162) over Boulder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) over Boulder Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 93 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 3,723 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 22 (hwy 162) over Boulder Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Boulder 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 162) over Boulder Creek carry?
About 3,723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Boulder Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Or 22 (hwy 162) over Boulder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.