US Bridges

HWY 81 SB over HWY 51

Good

Marion County, Oregon · 018 MI S Aurora · Structure no. 07657 01E 02726

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 81 SB over HWY 51 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 81 SB over HWY 51 in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,148 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY 81 SB
CrossesHWY 51
Location018 MI S Aurora
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2039, -122.77933
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,148 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$804,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 81 SB over HWY 51 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 81 SB over HWY 51 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 81 SB over HWY 51 carry?

About 7,148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 81 SB over HWY 51?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 81 SB over HWY 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.