US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Whitewater Creek

Good

Marion County, Oregon · 052 MI S Idanha · Structure no. 19179 162 06080

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 162) over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 162) over Whitewater Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2042. The structure is 401 ft (122.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 22 (hwy 162)
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location052 MI S Idanha
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.68912, -121.97145
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length401 ft (122.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2022)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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) over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 401 ft (122.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 162) over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.