US Bridges

04 N 03 W 07.02: over East Fork Nehalem River

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 14.7 Miles NW of HWY 30 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439368

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

04 N 03 W 07.02: over East Fork Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 04 N 03 W 07.02: over East Fork Nehalem River in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries04 N 03 W 07.02:
CrossesEast Fork Nehalem River
Location14.7 Miles NW of HWY 30 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.84573, -123.10096
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 04 N 03 W 07.02: over East Fork Nehalem River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 04 N 03 W 07.02: over East Fork Nehalem 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 04 N 03 W 07.02: over East Fork Nehalem River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 04 N 03 W 07.02: over East Fork Nehalem River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 04 N 03 W 07.02: over East Fork Nehalem River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.