US Bridges

Or 6 (hwy 37) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 180 MI E of Tillamook · Structure no. 01872A037 01804

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,568
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 6 (hwy 37) over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 6 (hwy 37) over Jordan Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 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 4,568 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesOr 6 (hwy 37)
CrossesJordan Creek
Location180 MI E of Tillamook
RouteState Highway 6
StateOregon
Coordinates45.54718, -123.60298
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,568 (2022)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 6 (hwy 37) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Or 6 (hwy 37) over Jordan Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 6 (hwy 37) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 4,568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 6 (hwy 37) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 6 (hwy 37) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.