US Bridges

Airport Rd-Cr 3000 over Nehalem River

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 0050 M SE Vernonia Airprt · Structure no. 13679A300000005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Rd-Cr 3000 over Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Airport Rd-Cr 3000 over Nehalem River in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2025. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAirport Rd-Cr 3000
CrossesNehalem River
Location0050 M SE Vernonia Airprt
RouteCounty Highway C3000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.84457, -123.23652
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Rd-Cr 3000 over Nehalem River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Rd-Cr 3000 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Rd-Cr 3000 over Nehalem River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Rd-Cr 3000 over Nehalem River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Rd-Cr 3000 over Nehalem River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.