US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Mill Creek

Good

Marion County, Oregon · 069 MI E HWY 163 JCT · Structure no. 17429 162 01358

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,281
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 162) WB
CrossesMill Creek
Location069 MI E HWY 163 JCT
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates44.81486, -122.78771
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,281 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 162) WB over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 6,281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.