US Bridges

N Yachats River RD over North Fork Yachats River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Oregon · 085 MI East of Yachats · Structure no. 12037 80502 148

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Yachats River RD over North Fork Yachats River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying N Yachats River RD over North Fork Yachats River in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN Yachats River RD
CrossesNorth Fork Yachats River
Location085 MI East of Yachats
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30989, -123.96961
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic22 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Yachats River RD over North Fork Yachats River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N Yachats River RD over North Fork Yachats 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 N Yachats River RD over North Fork Yachats River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Yachats River RD over North Fork Yachats River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns N Yachats River RD over North Fork Yachats River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.