US Bridges

HWY 102 over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 035 MI NW Jewell · Structure no. 03108 102 02543

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 102 over Hamilton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 102 over Hamilton Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesHWY 102
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location035 MI NW Jewell
RouteState Highway 202
StateOregon
Coordinates45.9531, -123.5716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 102 over Hamilton 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 102 over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY 102 over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 102 over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.