US Bridges

Westport Ferry RD over Plympton Creek

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 003 MI NW Westport · Structure no. 11118 010600026

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westport Ferry RD over Plympton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Westport Ferry RD over Plympton Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWestport Ferry RD
CrossesPlympton Creek
Location003 MI NW Westport
RouteCounty Highway A0737
StateOregon
Coordinates46.13549, -123.37628
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic408 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westport Ferry RD over Plympton Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westport Ferry RD over Plympton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Westport Ferry RD over Plympton Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Westport Ferry RD over Plympton Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Westport Ferry RD over Plympton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.