US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 32) over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Tillamook County, Oregon · 015 MI SE Hebo · Structure no. 04673 032 00147

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 32) over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 22 (hwy 32) over Cedar Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 32)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location015 MI SE Hebo
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates45.21294, -123.84751
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 22 (hwy 32) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 32) over Cedar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 32) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 32) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 32) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.