Elk City Road over Yaquina River
PoorLincoln County, Oregon · 023 MI North of Elk City · Structure no. 12124A533031111
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk City Road over Yaquina River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elk City Road over Yaquina River in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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.
It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk City Road over Yaquina River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk City Road over Yaquina River 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 Elk City Road over Yaquina River carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elk City Road over Yaquina River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Elk City Road over Yaquina River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.