US Bridges

HWY 72 (or 22) over 14th St. & UPRR

Good

Marion County, Oregon · City of Salem · Structure no. 16812M072 00655

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
521 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 72 (or 22) over 14th St. & UPRR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 72 (or 22) over 14th 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,930 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2042. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHWY 72 (or 22)
Crosses14th St. & UPRR
LocationCity of Salem
RouteState Highway 72
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9296, -123.02729
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,930 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 72 (or 22) over 14th St. & UPRR built?

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

What condition is HWY 72 (or 22) over 14th St. & UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 72 (or 22) over 14th St. & UPRR carry?

About 32,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY 72 (or 22) over 14th St. & UPRR?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 72 (or 22) over 14th St. & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.