US Bridges

Scappoose-Vernonia over E Fk Nehalem River

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · 049 M SE JCT HWY47/FAS744 · Structure no. 20653 306900485

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
843
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scappoose-Vernonia over E Fk Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Scappoose-Vernonia over E Fk Nehalem River in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesScappoose-Vernonia
CrossesE Fk Nehalem River
Location049 M SE JCT HWY47/FAS744
RouteCounty Highway A0744
StateOregon
Coordinates45.85062, -123.10738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic843 (2020)
Projected traffic953 by 2025
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Scappoose-Vernonia over E Fk Nehalem River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scappoose-Vernonia over E Fk 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 Scappoose-Vernonia over E Fk Nehalem River carry?

About 843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Scappoose-Vernonia over E Fk Nehalem River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Scappoose-Vernonia over E Fk Nehalem River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.