Or 22 (hwy 30) over Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Oregon · 044 MI W HWY 191 JCT · Structure no. 02001 030 00838
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,961
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 22 (hwy 30) over Salt Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 30) over Salt Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 91 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 11,961 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 22 (hwy 30) over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Or 22 (hwy 30) over Salt 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 30) over Salt Creek carry?
About 11,961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Or 22 (hwy 30) over Salt Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Or 22 (hwy 30) over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.