US Bridges

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Beneke Creek

FairPosted for load

Clatsop County, Oregon · At Jewell · Structure no. 01991 102 02932

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Beneke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 202 (hwy 102) over Beneke Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1934, 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 6 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 202 (hwy 102)
CrossesBeneke Creek
LocationAt Jewell
RouteState Highway 202
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.93457, -123.5027
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$901,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 202 (hwy 102) over Beneke Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Beneke 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 202 (hwy 102) over Beneke Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Beneke Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 202 (hwy 102) over Beneke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.