US Bridges

Lancaster Drive over Or 22 (hwy 162)

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 012 MI E of Salem · Structure no. 07770 162C00191

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Drive over Or 22 (hwy 162) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lancaster Drive over Or 22 (hwy 162) in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 21,213 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,321 by 2030. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLancaster Drive
CrossesOr 22 (hwy 162)
Location012 MI E of Salem
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.91272, -122.97952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,213 (2022)
Projected traffic44,321 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lancaster Drive over Or 22 (hwy 162) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster Drive over Or 22 (hwy 162) 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 Lancaster Drive over Or 22 (hwy 162) carry?

About 21,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster Drive over Or 22 (hwy 162)?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster Drive over Or 22 (hwy 162)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.