US 26 (hwy 47) over N Fork Necanicum River
FairClatsop County, Oregon · 071 MI SE Cannon Bch JCT · Structure no. 06524 047 00707
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,133
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 (hwy 47) over N Fork Necanicum River is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 26 (hwy 47) over N Fork Necanicum River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 5,133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 (hwy 47) over N Fork Necanicum River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 (hwy 47) over N Fork Necanicum 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 47) over N Fork Necanicum River carry?
About 5,133 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 26 (hwy 47) over N Fork Necanicum River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 (hwy 47) over N Fork Necanicum River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.