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Or 22 (HWY72AD) over Front St. NE

Good

Marion County, Oregon · Marion ST Conn in Salem · Structure no. 22599072AD00506

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (HWY72AD) over Front St. NE is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 22 (HWY72AD) over Front St. NE in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2034. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 22 (HWY72AD)
CrossesFront St. NE
LocationMarion ST Conn in Salem
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.94469, -123.0397
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,255 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 22 (HWY72AD) over Front St. NE built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 22 (HWY72AD) over Front St. NE 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 22 (HWY72AD) over Front St. NE carry?

About 8,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (HWY72AD) over Front St. NE?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (HWY72AD) over Front St. NE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.