US Bridges

Foss Road over Salmonberry River

FairPosted for load

Tillamook County, Oregon · 11.0 MI NE Mohler · Structure no. 11280 507 01383

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foss Road over Salmonberry River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foss Road over Salmonberry River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2025. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFoss Road
CrossesSalmonberry River
Location11.0 MI NE Mohler
RouteCounty Highway A0727
StateOregon
Coordinates45.74985, -123.65287
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foss Road over Salmonberry River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Foss Road over Salmonberry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Foss Road over Salmonberry River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Foss Road over Salmonberry River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Foss Road over Salmonberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.