US Bridges

HWY 72 EB on Ramp over 13th St. & UPRR

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · City of Salem · Structure no. 16812E072 00645

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,075 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 72 EB on Ramp over 13th St. & UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 72 EB on Ramp over 13th St. & UPRR in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 17,817 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2042. The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 72 EB on Ramp
Crosses13th St. & UPRR
LocationCity of Salem
RouteState Highway 72
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92944, -123.02873
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,075 ft (327.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,817 (2022)
Projected traffic20,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 72 EB on Ramp over 13th St. & UPRR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 72 EB on Ramp over 13th St. & UPRR 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 EB on Ramp over 13th St. & UPRR carry?

About 17,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 72 EB on Ramp over 13th St. & UPRR?

The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 72 EB on Ramp over 13th St. & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.