US Bridges

Tillamook River RD over Tillamook River

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 1.6 MI S TILLAMOOK/HWY101 · Structure no. 01594A741 00215

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,411
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tillamook River RD over Tillamook River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tillamook River RD over Tillamook River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,411 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2025. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTillamook River RD
CrossesTillamook River
Location1.6 MI S TILLAMOOK/HWY101
RouteCounty Highway A0711
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4304, -123.84481
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,411 (2020)
Projected traffic1,676 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 Tillamook River RD over Tillamook River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tillamook River RD over Tillamook 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 Tillamook River RD over Tillamook River carry?

About 1,411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Tillamook River RD over Tillamook River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tillamook River RD over Tillamook River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.