US Bridges

Or 6 (hwy 037) over Wilson River

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 23.7 MI W of HWY 47 JCT · Structure no. 02654A037 02790

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,854
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 6 (hwy 037) over Wilson River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 6 (hwy 037) over Wilson River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,854 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 6 (hwy 037)
CrossesWilson River
Location23.7 MI W of HWY 47 JCT
RouteState Highway 6
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60704, -123.46222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,854 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 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 037) over Wilson River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 6 (hwy 037) over Wilson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 6 (hwy 037) over Wilson River carry?

About 4,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 6 (hwy 037) over Wilson River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 6 (hwy 037) over Wilson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.