US Bridges

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Mulak Creek

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 4.43 MI E Jewell · Structure no. 18775 102 03359

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Mulak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 202 (hwy 102) over Mulak Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesOr 202 (hwy 102)
CrossesMulak Creek
Location4.43 MI E Jewell
RouteState Highway 202
StateOregon
Coordinates45.95301, -123.43618
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Or 202 (hwy 102) over Mulak Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Mulak Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 202 (hwy 102) over Mulak Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Mulak Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 202 (hwy 102) over Mulak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.