US Bridges

Ferry ST over Nestucca River

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · At Woods · Structure no. 01372A871 00007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry ST over Nestucca River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ferry ST over Nestucca River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,604 by 2025. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry ST
CrossesNestucca River
LocationAt Woods
RouteCounty Highway A0729
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.21183, -123.95403
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2020)
Projected traffic1,604 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry ST over Nestucca River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry ST over Nestucca 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ferry ST over Nestucca River carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ferry ST over Nestucca River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry ST over Nestucca River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.