US Bridges

Klootchy Park Rd. over Necanicum River

Poor

Clatsop County, Oregon · Klootchy Creek Park · Structure no. 07C022991500001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klootchy Park Rd. over Necanicum River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klootchy Park Rd. over Necanicum River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 409 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKlootchy Park Rd.
CrossesNecanicum River
LocationKlootchy Creek Park
RouteCounty Highway C9915
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.92097, -123.89464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2020)
Projected traffic476 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klootchy Park Rd. over Necanicum River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klootchy Park Rd. over Necanicum River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Klootchy Park Rd. over Necanicum River carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Klootchy Park Rd. over Necanicum River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Klootchy Park Rd. over Necanicum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.