Bridge-Strengthening Projects Enhance Public Safety
- 01/29/26
Salem, Ore. — With funding for bridge strengthening from the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond projects, four local bridges are no longer load restricted.
The City installed additional reinforcement to strengthen four local bridges at 15th Street NE, 17th Street NE and Liberty Street NE over Mill Creek and the Mission Street SE Bridge over Pringle Creek.
Previously, the weight of vehicles that could safely pass over the bridges, including some emergency vehicles, was restricted. But now, after these improvements, the strengthened bridges enhance public safety and reduce emergency response times, especially near Salem Hospital. The work also allows large freight vehicles to access the bridges, shortening travel times.
Construction was completed in December 2025.
Bridge-Strengthening Projects Enhance Public Safety
- 01/29/26
Salem, Ore. — With funding for bridge strengthening from the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond projects, four local bridges are no longer load restricted.
The City installed additional reinforcement to strengthen four local bridges at 15th Street NE, 17th Street NE and Liberty Street NE over Mill Creek and the Mission Street SE Bridge over Pringle Creek.
Previously, the weight of vehicles that could safely pass over the bridges, including some emergency vehicles, was restricted. But now, after these improvements, the strengthened bridges enhance public safety and reduce emergency response times, especially near Salem Hospital. The work also allows large freight vehicles to access the bridges, shortening travel times.
Construction was completed in December 2025.