US 26 (hwy 047) over South Fork Quartz Creek
FairClatsop County, Oregon · 13.4 MI W of Nehalem R · Structure no. 02166 047 02447
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,082
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 (hwy 047) over South Fork Quartz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 26 (hwy 047) over South Fork Quartz Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 6,082 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 (hwy 047) over South Fork Quartz Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 (hwy 047) over South Fork Quartz 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 047) over South Fork Quartz Creek carry?
About 6,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 26 (hwy 047) over South Fork Quartz Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 (hwy 047) over South Fork Quartz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.