US Bridges

Old US 20 (hwy 33) over Yaquina River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Oregon · 001 MI W Eddyville · Structure no. 00683 033 02338

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,611
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 20 (hwy 33) over Yaquina River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old US 20 (hwy 33) over Yaquina River in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 102 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,611 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesOld US 20 (hwy 33)
CrossesYaquina River
Location001 MI W Eddyville
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63482, -123.77631
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,611 (2022)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$676,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 20 (hwy 33) over Yaquina River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Old US 20 (hwy 33) over Yaquina 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 20 (hwy 33) over Yaquina River carry?

About 6,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old US 20 (hwy 33) over Yaquina River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 20 (hwy 33) over Yaquina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.