US Bridges

Cordon Road over Or 22 (hwy 162)

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 011 MI E Salem · Structure no. 08473 162 00282

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,622
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordon Road over Or 22 (hwy 162) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cordon Road 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 27,622 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,800 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCordon Road
CrossesOr 22 (hwy 162)
Location011 MI E Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.90752, -122.9625
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,622 (2022)
Projected traffic44,800 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$968,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cordon Road over Or 22 (hwy 162) built?

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

What condition is Cordon Road 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 Cordon Road over Or 22 (hwy 162) carry?

About 27,622 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cordon Road over Or 22 (hwy 162)?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cordon Road over Or 22 (hwy 162)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.