US Bridges

Old US 20- HWY 033 over W Olalla Slough

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Oregon · 0243 M JCT HWY 181 · Structure no. 02275 033F00817

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 20- HWY 033 over W Olalla Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 20- HWY 033 over W Olalla Slough in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld US 20- HWY 033
CrossesW Olalla Slough
Location0243 M JCT HWY 181
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63471, -123.92586
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2020)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Old US 20- HWY 033 over W Olalla Slough built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 20- HWY 033 over W Olalla Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 20- HWY 033 over W Olalla Slough carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Old US 20- HWY 033 over W Olalla Slough?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 20- HWY 033 over W Olalla Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.