US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 030) over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 04.4 MI E HWY 39 Int · Structure no. 01756A030 00471

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 030) over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 030) over Mill Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 11,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 030)
CrossesMill Creek
Location04.4 MI E HWY 39 Int
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates45.01735, -123.42008
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,358 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 030) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 030) over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 030) over Mill Creek carry?

About 11,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 030) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 030) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.