US Bridges

Or 6 (hwy 037) over Devils Lake Fk Wilson R

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 19.6 MI W of HWY 47 JCT · Structure no. 02472 037 03205

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
591 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 6 (hwy 037) over Devils Lake Fk Wilson R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 6 (hwy 037) over Devils Lake Fk Wilson R in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 5,662 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2042. The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesOr 6 (hwy 037)
CrossesDevils Lake Fk Wilson R
Location19.6 MI W of HWY 47 JCT
RouteState Highway 6
StateOregon
Coordinates45.61674, -123.39095
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length591 ft (180.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,662 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 6 (hwy 037) over Devils Lake Fk Wilson R built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 6 (hwy 037) over Devils Lake Fk Wilson R 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 037) over Devils Lake Fk Wilson R carry?

About 5,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 6 (hwy 037) over Devils Lake Fk Wilson R?

The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Or 6 (hwy 037) over Devils Lake Fk Wilson R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.