US Bridges

Or 214 (hwy 163) over North Fork Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 020 MI NE Silver CR Falls · Structure no. 17382 163 02736

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 214 (hwy 163) over North Fork Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 214 (hwy 163) over North Fork Silver Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 826 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOr 214 (hwy 163)
CrossesNorth Fork Silver Creek
Location020 MI NE Silver CR Falls
RouteState Highway 214
StateOregon
Coordinates44.8841, -122.6201
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 214 (hwy 163) over North Fork Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 214 (hwy 163) over North Fork Silver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Or 214 (hwy 163) over North Fork Silver Creek carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 214 (hwy 163) over North Fork Silver Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 214 (hwy 163) over North Fork Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.