US Bridges

Northrup Creek RD over Northrup Creek

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 60 MI E of Jewel · Structure no. 11201A150400137

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northrup Creek RD over Northrup Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Northrup Creek RD over Northrup Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2025. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNorthrup Creek RD
CrossesNorthrup Creek
Location60 MI E of Jewel
RouteCounty Highway C1504
StateOregon
Coordinates45.98547, -123.42581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Northrup Creek RD over Northrup Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northrup Creek RD over Northrup Creek 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 Northrup Creek RD over Northrup Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northrup Creek RD over Northrup Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Northrup Creek RD over Northrup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.