US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Tumble Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 020 MI W Detroit · Structure no. 07295 162 04769

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,241
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Tumble Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) over Tumble 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 4,241 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 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)
CrossesTumble Creek
Location020 MI W Detroit
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.72197, -122.18775
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,241 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 22 (hwy 162) over Tumble Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Tumble 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 Tumble Creek carry?

About 4,241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Tumble Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 162) over Tumble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.