Oregon Route 51

For the unsigned Highway 51, see Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway.
Oregon Route 51 marker
Oregon Route 51
Map
Route 51 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by ODOT
Length8.69 mi[1] (13.99 km)
Component
highways
  • Monmouth–Independence Highway No. 43
  • Independence Highway No. 193
Major junctions
South end OR 99W / OR 194 in Monmouth
North end OR 22 near Rickreall
Location
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
Highway system
← OR 47→ OR 52

Oregon Route 51 is an Oregon state highway running between Monmouth, Oregon and an intersection with Oregon Route 22 west of Salem. OR 51 traverses several highways of the Oregon state highway system: the Monmouth–Independence Highway No. 43 and the Independence Highway No. 193.[2] The route lies completely within Polk County. The Independence Highway previously continued south to US 20.

Route description

OR 51 starts, at its southern terminus, in the city of Monmouth, at an intersection with Oregon Route 99W and Oregon Route 194. It heads due east from there for approximately 2+1⁄2 miles, reaching the neighboring city of Independence. In Independence, it turns north, running parallel to the Willamette River, and continues for 6 miles (9.7 km). OR 51 terminates at an intersection with OR 22 near Brunks Corner.

While no significant improvements are planned to OR 51 itself; a proposed project to improve OR 22 includes conversion of the (notoriously dangerous) intersection between OR 51 and OR 22 into a grade-separated interchange.[3]

Major intersections

Milepoints are as reported by ODOT and do not necessarily reflect current mileage. Z indicates overlapping mileage due to construction longer than established route, and – indicates negative mileage behind established beginning point.[4] Segments that are locally maintained may be omitted. For routes traversing multiple named state highways, each milepoint is preceded by the corresponding state highway number. The entire route is in Polk County. [1]

Location[1]Milepoint[1]DestinationsNotes
Monmouth43 0.00 OR 194 – Monmouth City Center, Kings ValleyContinuation beyond southern terminus
OR 99W – Corvallis, McMinnville
Independence43 2.35
193 6.34		South Main Street – Buena Vista, Albany
​193 0.00 OR 22 – Salem, Dallas
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

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  1. ^ a b c Road Inventory and Classification Services Unit. "Straightline Charts". Transportation Development Division, Oregon Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  2. ^ Road Inventory and Classification Services Unit. "2012 Cross Reference Table of Highway Route Number to State Highway Number" (PDF). Transportation Development Division, Oregon Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Project 22, Polk County, Oregon
  4. ^ Road Inventory and Classification Services (July 2017). "Straightline Chart Legend" (PDF). Oregon Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 7, 2018.