Nehalem Street over Clatskanie River
FairPosted for loadColumbia County, Oregon · Clatskanie N City Limits · Structure no. 09B03 000 00015
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,189
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nehalem Street over Clatskanie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nehalem Street over Clatskanie River in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 91 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 5 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 load restriction.
It carries about 6,189 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,799 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nehalem Street over Clatskanie River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Nehalem Street over Clatskanie 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nehalem Street over Clatskanie River carry?
About 6,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Nehalem Street over Clatskanie River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Nehalem Street over Clatskanie River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.