US Bridges

Pier 5 over Yaquina Bay

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · Port of Newport · Structure no. 24156 000 00000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Pier 5 over Yaquina Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pier 5 over Yaquina Bay in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPier 5
CrossesYaquina Bay
LocationPort of Newport
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63187, -124.04818
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Pier 5 over Yaquina Bay built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pier 5 over Yaquina Bay 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pier 5 over Yaquina Bay carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pier 5 over Yaquina Bay?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pier 5 over Yaquina Bay?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.