US Bridges

HWY 102 over N Fork Klaskanine River

FairPosted for load

Clatsop County, Oregon · At Klaskanine R Hatch · Structure no. 03104A102 01185

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 102 over N Fork Klaskanine River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 102 over N Fork Klaskanine River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 104 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 load restriction.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHWY 102
CrossesN Fork Klaskanine River
LocationAt Klaskanine R Hatch
RouteState Highway 202
StateOregon
Coordinates46.09001, -123.71599
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 102 over N Fork Klaskanine River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is HWY 102 over N Fork Klaskanine 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 HWY 102 over N Fork Klaskanine River carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY 102 over N Fork Klaskanine River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 102 over N Fork Klaskanine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.