Brownsmead Dike RD over Blind Slough
FairClatsop County, Oregon · 022 MI N HWY 30 · Structure no. 11128 020300060
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brownsmead Dike RD over Blind Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying Brownsmead Dike RD over Blind Slough in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2025. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brownsmead Dike RD over Blind Slough built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brownsmead Dike RD over Blind Slough 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Brownsmead Dike RD over Blind Slough carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Brownsmead Dike RD over Blind Slough?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Brownsmead Dike RD over Blind Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.