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OR 164: Jefferson (Santiam River) Bridge

Construction Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Jefferson, Marion)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We're strengthening and repaving the bridge to improve safety and provide a smoother ride.​​


Banner: Slow down, in the work zone it could save lives. Building a modern transportation system to help Oregon’s communities and economy thrive. During construction, Give yourself more time, try a new way or mode to get there or take a different route.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

Starting 3/24, expect 24 hour single lane closures for two weeks with flaggers helping direct traffic.​ Use caution when going through the area, be aware of construction vehicles entering the road. 

Construction Impacts

You can expect:

  • ​24 hour single lane closures for two weeks starting 3/24​.
  • Flaggers helping direct traffic.
  • Construction noise and delays.
  • Work vehicles entering the road.

Construction Activities

We're making repairs to the driving surface and east end of the bridge. 

Tripcheck.com will have the most current information on traffic impacts.


Pedestrians​ in​cluding, those with disabilities, will have access through or around work zones.


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Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work! 

Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers. 

Remember: fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Details

About

view enlarged project mapWe built the Santiam River Bridge in 1933. This bridge is essential for local traffic and acts as a bypass during closures on I-5.​

As part of repairing and strengthening the bridge, we are: 

  • Removing the existing pavement from the bridge surface. 
  • Repaving and applying new striping. 
  • Strengthening the arch beams and the supports under the driving surface. 
  • Repairing damaged concrete. 

Schedule

Design: 2021-2023
Construction: 2024​-2026

Location

OR 164 |

​Milepost 6.27, west of Jefferson

Cost and Funding

Total cost: $7,087,418​

Contacts & Media

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Project Contacts

Resident Engineer
Steve Schultz
Email
steven.schultz@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-757-4211

Public Information Officer
Mindy McCartt
Email
mindy.m.mccartt@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-507-6045

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Last Updated

3/20/2025 8:22 AM

Project Number

21731