HWY 72 Mission ST over Mill Creek
FairMarion County, Oregon · City of Salem · Structure no. 07769A072 00846
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,693
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 72 Mission ST over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 72 Mission ST over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 69 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 43,693 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,200 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 72 Mission ST over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is HWY 72 Mission ST over Mill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 72 Mission ST over Mill Creek carry?
About 43,693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY 72 Mission ST over Mill Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 72 Mission ST over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.