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Or 22 (hwy 162) over Sardine Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 100 MI E Mill City · Structure no. 07965A162 04047

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,907
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Sardine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) over Sardine Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,907 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 22 (hwy 162)
CrossesSardine Creek
Location100 MI E Mill City
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.74665, -122.27625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,907 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.