US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Cattlepass & Vaughn Cr.

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 035 MI N Tillamook · Structure no. 07481 009 06207

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Cattlepass & Vaughn Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Cattlepass & Vaughn Cr. in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 11,836 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesCattlepass & Vaughn Cr.
Location035 MI N Tillamook
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50405, -123.86411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,836 (2022)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$307,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US101 (hwy 9) over Cattlepass & Vaughn Cr. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Cattlepass & Vaughn Cr. 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 2023.

How much traffic does US101 (hwy 9) over Cattlepass & Vaughn Cr. carry?

About 11,836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over Cattlepass & Vaughn Cr.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Cattlepass & Vaughn Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.