US Bridges

Aumsville-Shaw HWY over HWY 162 / Beaver Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 7.0 MI E Salem · Structure no. 18016 162 00890

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aumsville-Shaw HWY over HWY 162 / Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aumsville-Shaw HWY over HWY 162 / 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 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 21,827 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,100 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAumsville-Shaw HWY
CrossesHWY 162 / Beaver Creek
Location7.0 MI E Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.85259, -122.86608
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,827 (2022)
Projected traffic24,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Aumsville-Shaw HWY over HWY 162 / Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Aumsville-Shaw HWY over HWY 162 / Beaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Aumsville-Shaw HWY over HWY 162 / Beaver Creek carry?

About 21,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aumsville-Shaw HWY over HWY 162 / Beaver Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Aumsville-Shaw HWY over HWY 162 / Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.