US Bridges

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Nehalem River

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 2.5 MI W Birkenfeld · Structure no. 03113A102 03859

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 202 (hwy 102) over Nehalem River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 38 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
Location2.5 MI W Birkenfeld
RouteState Highway 202
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.98006, -123.36742
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2022)
Projected traffic360 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 1966, making it 59 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 273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.