US Bridges

HWY 2W HWY 92 over Tide Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Oregon · 10.0 MI NW ST Helens · Structure no. 00338A02W 03647

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 2W HWY 92 over Tide Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 2W HWY 92 over Tide Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 10,243 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 2W HWY 92
CrossesTide Creek
Location10.0 MI NW ST Helens
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyColumbia County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.96025, -122.86804
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,243 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 2W HWY 92 over Tide Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 2W HWY 92 over Tide Creek 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 2W HWY 92 over Tide Creek carry?

About 10,243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 2W HWY 92 over Tide Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 2W HWY 92 over Tide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.