US Bridges

72nd Ave SE over HWY 162

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 037 MI E Salem · Structure no. 08074 162 00592

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,112
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd Ave SE over HWY 162 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72nd Ave SE over 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 27,112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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Carries72nd Ave SE
CrossesHWY 162
Location037 MI E Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.88029, -122.91329
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,112 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 72nd Ave SE over HWY 162 built?

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

What condition is 72nd Ave SE over 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 72nd Ave SE over HWY 162 carry?

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

How long is 72nd Ave SE over HWY 162?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd Ave SE over HWY 162?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.