Bridge Lane over North Fork Nehalem River
FairClatsop County, Oregon · MP 0.1 · Structure no. 24087 000 00001
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Lane over North Fork Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Lane over North Fork Nehalem River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 89 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Lane over North Fork Nehalem River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Bridge Lane over North Fork Nehalem River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Bridge Lane over North Fork Nehalem River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Lane over North Fork Nehalem River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Lane over North Fork Nehalem River?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.