US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Breitenbush River

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · In Detroit · Structure no. 07017 162 04984

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Breitenbush River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) over Breitenbush River 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 4,752 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 441 ft (134.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 22 (hwy 162)
CrossesBreitenbush River
LocationIn Detroit
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.73984, -122.15525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length441 ft (134.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,752 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 22 (hwy 162) over Breitenbush River built?

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

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Breitenbush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 162) over Breitenbush River carry?

About 4,752 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Breitenbush River?

The structure is 441 ft (134.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 162) over Breitenbush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.