US Bridges

Chemawa RD over Ulali Drive

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 003 MI N Salem Ncl · Structure no. 20298 001C26010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chemawa RD over Ulali Drive is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chemawa RD over Ulali Drive in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 102,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,800 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 120 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesChemawa RD
CrossesUlali Drive
Location003 MI N Salem Ncl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.0056, -122.9988
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,351 (2022)
Projected traffic109,800 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chemawa RD over Ulali Drive built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chemawa RD over Ulali Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Chemawa RD over Ulali Drive carry?

About 102,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Chemawa RD over Ulali Drive?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Chemawa RD over Ulali Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.