US Bridges

Yachats River Road over S Fork Yachats River

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 075 MI E Cape Perpetua · Structure no. 12042A80405 974

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yachats River Road over S Fork Yachats River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Yachats River Road over S Fork Yachats River in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesYachats River Road
CrossesS Fork Yachats River
Location075 MI E Cape Perpetua
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.28746, -123.95171
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic79 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Yachats River Road over S Fork Yachats River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yachats River Road over S 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 Yachats River Road over S Fork Yachats River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Yachats River Road over S Fork Yachats River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Yachats River Road over S Fork Yachats River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.