US Bridges

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Walluski River

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 03.2 MI SE Astoria · Structure no. 02320A102 00460

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Walluski River is a steel continuous movable - lift carrying Or 202 (hwy 102) over Walluski River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 202 (hwy 102)
CrossesWalluski River
Location03.2 MI SE Astoria
RouteState Highway 202
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates46.14861, -123.79832
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 202 (hwy 102) over Walluski River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Walluski River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Or 202 (hwy 102) over Walluski River carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Walluski River?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 202 (hwy 102) over Walluski River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.