US Bridges

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Ford Creek

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 4.5 MI E Birkenfeld · Structure no. 19872 102 04545

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 202 (hwy 102) over Ford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 202 (hwy 102) over Ford Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 202 (hwy 102)
CrossesFord Creek
Location4.5 MI E Birkenfeld
RouteState Highway 202
CountyColumbia County
StateOregon
Coordinates46.00345, -123.26732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 202 (hwy 102) over Ford Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Ford Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 202 (hwy 102) over Ford Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Or 202 (hwy 102) over Ford Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 202 (hwy 102) over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.