Fishhawk Creek RD over Nehalem River
PoorColumbia County, Oregon · 033W JCT HWY 47 & HWY 202 · Structure no. 13668A303400010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 260 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 451
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fishhawk Creek RD over Nehalem River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishhawk Creek RD over Nehalem River in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2025. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Fishhawk Creek RD over Nehalem River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fishhawk Creek RD over Nehalem River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Fishhawk Creek RD over Nehalem River carry?
About 451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fishhawk Creek RD over Nehalem River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fishhawk Creek RD over Nehalem River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.