US Bridges

HWY 104 over Power Slough (alder Cr)

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 023 MI NW of Warrenton · Structure no. 11233B104 00232

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,825
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 104 over Power Slough (alder Cr) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 104 over Power Slough (alder Cr) 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,825 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY 104
CrossesPower Slough (alder Cr)
Location023 MI NW of Warrenton
RouteState Highway 104
StateOregon
Coordinates46.17873, -123.92946
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,825 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 104 over Power Slough (alder Cr) built?

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

What condition is HWY 104 over Power Slough (alder Cr) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 104 over Power Slough (alder Cr) carry?

About 5,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY 104 over Power Slough (alder Cr)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 104 over Power Slough (alder Cr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.