US Bridges

Burris Road over Nehalem River

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · 032E JCT HWY 47 & HWY 202 · Structure no. 18760 301200003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burris Road over Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burris Road over Nehalem River in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2025. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesBurris Road
CrossesNehalem River
Location032E JCT HWY 47 & HWY 202
RouteCounty Highway C3012
CountyColumbia County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.97505, -123.19615
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2020)
Projected traffic203 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Burris Road over Nehalem River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burris Road over Nehalem 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 Burris Road over Nehalem River carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Burris Road over Nehalem River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Burris Road over Nehalem River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.