US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 72) over 13th Street

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · City of Salem · Structure no. 16813 072C00647

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 72) over 13th Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 22 (hwy 72) over 13th Street 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 32,930 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 72)
Crosses13th Street
LocationCity of Salem
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9298, -123.02915
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 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
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 72) over 13th Street built?

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

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 72) over 13th Street 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 Or 22 (hwy 72) over 13th Street carry?

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

How long is Or 22 (hwy 72) over 13th Street?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 72) over 13th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.