US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Joseph Street

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 036 MI E Salem · Structure no. 08073 162 00544

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,112
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Joseph Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) over Joseph Street 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 27,112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 162)
CrossesJoseph Street
Location036 MI E Salem
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates44.88521, -122.92018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,112 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 22 (hwy 162) over Joseph Street built?

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

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Joseph Street 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 Joseph Street carry?

About 27,112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 162) over Joseph Street?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 162) over Joseph Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.