Or 22 (hwy 32) over Louie Creek
PoorPosted for loadTillamook County, Oregon · 107 MI SE Hebo · Structure no. 04681 032 01066
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,724
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 22 (hwy 32) over Louie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 32) over Louie Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 22 (hwy 32) over Louie Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 22 (hwy 32) over Louie Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 32) over Louie Creek carry?
About 1,724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Or 22 (hwy 32) over Louie Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Or 22 (hwy 32) over Louie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.