Lower Nehalem RD over Humbug Creek
FairClatsop County, Oregon · 010 MI S HWY 26 Jct-Elsie · Structure no. 11237 140400096
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Nehalem RD over Humbug Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lower Nehalem RD over Humbug Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2025. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Nehalem RD over Humbug Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Nehalem RD over Humbug 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 Lower Nehalem RD over Humbug Creek carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lower Nehalem RD over Humbug Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Nehalem RD over Humbug Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.