US Bridges

Newport Pier over Yaquina Bay

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · Port of Newport (noaa) · Structure no. 22453 000 00000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,831 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Newport Pier over Yaquina Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Newport Pier over Yaquina Bay in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 1,831 ft (558.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Pier
CrossesYaquina Bay
LocationPort of Newport (noaa)
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.62624, -124.04901
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans48
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,831 ft (558.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Pier over Yaquina Bay built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Pier over Yaquina Bay 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Newport Pier over Yaquina Bay carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Newport Pier over Yaquina Bay?

The structure is 1,831 ft (558.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Pier over Yaquina Bay?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.