US Bridges

Yachats River Road over School Fork Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 10.9 MI East of US101 · Structure no. 19581 804 01090

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yachats River Road over School Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yachats River Road over School Fork Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesYachats River Road
CrossesSchool Fork Creek
Location10.9 MI East of US101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2886, -123.94116
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 School Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yachats River Road over School Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Yachats River Road over School Fork Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yachats River Road over School Fork Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Yachats River Road over School Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.