US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Beaver Creek

Good

Marion County, Oregon · 6.1 MI E Salem · Structure no. 17424 162 00890

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,913
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Beaver Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,913 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,050 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 162) WB
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location6.1 MI E Salem
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates44.85306, -122.86655
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,913 (2022)
Projected traffic12,050 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 162) WB over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Beaver Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10,913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.