Or 53 (hwy 46) over Big Rack Heap Creek
FairTillamook County, Oregon · 022 MI SW Clatsop Till LN · Structure no. 00883 046 01351
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 492
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 53 (hwy 46) over Big Rack Heap Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 53 (hwy 46) over Big Rack Heap Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 103 years old, older 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Or 53 (hwy 46) over Big Rack Heap Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Or 53 (hwy 46) over Big Rack Heap Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Or 53 (hwy 46) over Big Rack Heap Creek carry?
About 492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Or 53 (hwy 46) over Big Rack Heap Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Or 53 (hwy 46) over Big Rack Heap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.