US Bridges

HWY 103 over Fishhawk Creek

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · In Jewell · Structure no. 03103A103 00002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 103 over Fishhawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 103 over Fishhawk Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY 103
CrossesFishhawk Creek
LocationIn Jewell
RouteState Highway 103
StateOregon
Coordinates45.93384, -123.50485
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2022)
Projected traffic680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 103 over Fishhawk Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 103 over Fishhawk 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 103 over Fishhawk Creek carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY 103 over Fishhawk Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 103 over Fishhawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.