US Bridges

HWY 72 over Clagget Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 073 N of Salem City L · Structure no. 16098 072 00173

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 72 over Clagget Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 72 over Clagget Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 28,129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,100 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY 72
CrossesClagget Creek
Location073 N of Salem City L
RouteState Highway 72
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9823, -123.0092
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,129 (2022)
Projected traffic31,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 HWY 72 over Clagget Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 72 over Clagget 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 72 over Clagget Creek carry?

About 28,129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY 72 over Clagget Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 72 over Clagget Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.