US Bridges

Alderbrook Loop over Kilchis River

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 0030 East on Alderbrook · Structure no. 00455A065600030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,546
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alderbrook Loop over Kilchis River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alderbrook Loop over Kilchis River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,546 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,026 by 2025. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlderbrook Loop
CrossesKilchis River
Location0030 East on Alderbrook
RouteCounty Highway 654
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49632, -123.84421
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,546 (2020)
Projected traffic3,026 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Alderbrook Loop over Kilchis River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alderbrook Loop over Kilchis 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Alderbrook Loop over Kilchis River carry?

About 2,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Alderbrook Loop over Kilchis River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Alderbrook Loop over Kilchis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.