US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 162) EB over Beaver Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 070 MI E Salem · Structure no. 08076 162 00888

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,913
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) EB over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) EB over Beaver Creek 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 10,913 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,050 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 162) EB
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location070 MI E Salem
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates44.85301, -122.8671
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,913 (2022)
Projected traffic12,050 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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) EB over Beaver Creek built?

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

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

About 10,913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 162) EB over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.