US Bridges

Old 77 - Vesper LN over Lousignont Creek

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 038 M E on C1504-ORE202 J · Structure no. 17412 150400383

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 77 - Vesper LN over Lousignont Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old 77 - Vesper LN over Lousignont Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld 77 - Vesper LN
CrossesLousignont Creek
Location038 M E on C1504-ORE202 J
RouteCounty Highway C1504
StateOregon
Coordinates45.99661, -123.38578
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2010)
Projected traffic179 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old 77 - Vesper LN over Lousignont Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 77 - Vesper LN over Lousignont 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 Old 77 - Vesper LN over Lousignont Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 77 - Vesper LN over Lousignont Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old 77 - Vesper LN over Lousignont Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.