US Bridges

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Nehalem River

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 0.3 MI E Jewell · Structure no. 03111A102 03206

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Nehalem River is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Or 202 (hwy 102) over Nehalem River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 202 (hwy 102)
CrossesNehalem River
Location0.3 MI E Jewell
RouteState Highway 202
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.95114, -123.46066
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Or 202 (hwy 102) over Nehalem River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Nehalem 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 2024.

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

About 406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.