US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Columbia River & HWY 92

FairPosted for load

Clatsop County, Oregon · Oregon Approach · Structure no. 07949F00900341

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
2,181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,526
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Columbia River & HWY 92 is a steel truss - deck carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Columbia River & HWY 92 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 22,526 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2042. The structure is 2,181 ft (664.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesColumbia River & HWY 92
LocationOregon Approach
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates46.18835, -123.84935
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,181 ft (664.9 m)
Longest span304 ft (92.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,526 (2022)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US101 (hwy 9) over Columbia River & HWY 92 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Columbia River & HWY 92 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 US101 (hwy 9) over Columbia River & HWY 92 carry?

About 22,526 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over Columbia River & HWY 92?

The structure is 2,181 ft (664.9 m) long with a longest span of 304 ft (92.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Columbia River & HWY 92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.