US Bridges

HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River

FairPosted for load

Tillamook County, Oregon · 076 MI E HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 01857A130 00755

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
674
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 674 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 130
CrossesLittle Nestucca River
Location076 MI E HWY 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 130
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.10854, -123.82408
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 130 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.