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Or 53 (hwy 46) over Joe Creek

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 006 MI S Necanicum JCT · Structure no. 22388 046 00058

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 53 (hwy 46) over Joe Creek is a steel culvert carrying Or 53 (hwy 46) over Joe Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 53 (hwy 46)
CrossesJoe Creek
Location006 MI S Necanicum JCT
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.89556, -123.75601
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 53 (hwy 46) over Joe Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 53 (hwy 46) over Joe 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 Or 53 (hwy 46) over Joe Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Or 53 (hwy 46) over Joe Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Or 53 (hwy 46) over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.