US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 30) over Mud Slough

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 022M East HWY 1W · Structure no. 00351A030 01831

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 30) over Mud Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 22 (hwy 30) over Mud Slough in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 28,015 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,400 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 30)
CrossesMud Slough
Location022M East HWY 1W
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9336, -123.18394
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,015 (2022)
Projected traffic29,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 30) over Mud Slough built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 30) over Mud Slough 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 (hwy 30) over Mud Slough carry?

About 28,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 30) over Mud Slough?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 30) over Mud Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.