US Bridges

HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River

PoorPosted for load

Tillamook County, Oregon · 051 MI E HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 01859A130 00511

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
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 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 576 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 130
CrossesLittle Nestucca River
Location051 MI E HWY 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 130
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.11693, -123.86546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 576 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 130 over Little Nestucca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.