US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 47) over Volmer Creek

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 022 MI SE Cannon Beach Jt · Structure no. 21188 047 00224

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,279
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 47) over Volmer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 47) over Volmer Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,279 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 47)
CrossesVolmer Creek
Location022 MI SE Cannon Beach Jt
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.9188, -123.89428
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,279 (2022)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 26 (hwy 47) over Volmer Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 47) over Volmer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 47) over Volmer Creek carry?

About 6,279 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 47) over Volmer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 47) over Volmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.