Or 6 (hwy 37) over Wilson River
PoorTillamook County, Oregon · 058 MI E of HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 01868 037 00578
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 380 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,092
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 6 (hwy 37) over Wilson River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Or 6 (hwy 37) over Wilson River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.
It carries about 5,092 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 6 (hwy 37) over Wilson River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 6 (hwy 37) over Wilson 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Or 6 (hwy 37) over Wilson River carry?
About 5,092 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Or 6 (hwy 37) over Wilson River?
The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Or 6 (hwy 37) over Wilson River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.