US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 30) WB over Willamette River

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · In Salem · Structure no. 07253B030 02595

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,393 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,573
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 30) WB over Willamette River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Or 22 (hwy 30) WB over Willamette River in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 72 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 44,573 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,200 by 2042. The structure is 2,393 ft (729.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 30) WB
CrossesWillamette River
LocationIn Salem
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9459, -123.0427
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,393 ft (729.4 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,573 (2022)
Projected traffic52,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$28.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 22 (hwy 30) WB over Willamette River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 30) WB over Willamette 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 30) WB over Willamette River carry?

About 44,573 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 30) WB over Willamette River?

The structure is 2,393 ft (729.4 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 30) WB over Willamette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.