US Bridges

Point Adams Road over Westport Slough

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · Columbia CO · Structure no. 18763 415700010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Adams Road over Westport Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Point Adams Road over Westport Slough 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 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2025. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPoint Adams Road
CrossesWestport Slough
LocationColumbia CO
RouteCounty Highway C4157
StateOregon
Coordinates46.13703, -123.23057
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Point Adams Road over Westport Slough built?

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

What condition is Point Adams Road over Westport Slough 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 Point Adams Road over Westport Slough carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Point Adams Road over Westport Slough?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Point Adams Road over Westport Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.