US Bridges

Hamlet Road over N Fork Nehalem River

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 057 MI SE of JCT HWY 53 · Structure no. 11222A130100567

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamlet Road over N Fork Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hamlet Road over N Fork Nehalem River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHamlet Road
CrossesN Fork Nehalem River
Location057 MI SE of JCT HWY 53
RouteCounty Highway C1301
StateOregon
Coordinates45.84187, -123.69052
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2020)
Projected traffic198 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hamlet Road over N Fork Nehalem River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamlet Road over N Fork Nehalem River 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 Hamlet Road over N Fork Nehalem River carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hamlet Road over N Fork Nehalem River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hamlet Road over N Fork Nehalem River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.