US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 47) over Lindsley Creek

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 059 MI SE Cannon Bch JCT · Structure no. 03095 047 00585

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 47) over Lindsley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying US 26 (hwy 47) over Lindsley Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 47)
CrossesLindsley Creek
Location059 MI SE Cannon Bch JCT
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.90801, -123.83149
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,133 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 47) over Lindsley Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 47) over Lindsley 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 47) over Lindsley Creek carry?

About 5,133 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 47) over Lindsley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 47) over Lindsley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.