US Bridges

HWY 92 Frtg. Rd. over Tide Creek Frtg. Rd.

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · 10.0 MI SE Rainier · Structure no. 00338 02WF03647

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 92 Frtg. Rd. over Tide Creek Frtg. Rd. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 92 Frtg. Rd. over Tide Creek Frtg. Rd. in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY 92 Frtg. Rd.
CrossesTide Creek Frtg. Rd.
Location10.0 MI SE Rainier
RouteState Highway 30
CountyColumbia County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.96039, -122.8678
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic19 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$461,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 92 Frtg. Rd. over Tide Creek Frtg. Rd. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 92 Frtg. Rd. over Tide Creek Frtg. Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 92 Frtg. Rd. over Tide Creek Frtg. Rd. carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is HWY 92 Frtg. Rd. over Tide Creek Frtg. Rd.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 92 Frtg. Rd. over Tide Creek Frtg. Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.