US Bridges

Saddle Mt. Park RD over Lewis & Clark River

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 6.10 MI from HWY 26 JCT · Structure no. 19778 000 00610

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2010 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Mt. Park RD over Lewis & Clark River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saddle Mt. Park RD over Lewis & Clark River 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSaddle Mt. Park RD
CrossesLewis & Clark River
Location6.10 MI from HWY 26 JCT
StateOregon
Coordinates45.95187, -123.71486
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2010)
Projected traffic104 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Saddle Mt. Park RD over Lewis & Clark River built?

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

What condition is Saddle Mt. Park RD over Lewis & Clark 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Saddle Mt. Park RD over Lewis & Clark River carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saddle Mt. Park RD over Lewis & Clark River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Mt. Park RD over Lewis & Clark River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.