US Bridges

Wilson River Loop over Dougherty Slough

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 02.0 MI NE Tillamook · Structure no. 11340A694 00075

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,183
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson River Loop over Dougherty Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wilson River Loop over Dougherty Slough 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 3,183 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,768 by 2025. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesWilson River Loop
CrossesDougherty Slough
Location02.0 MI NE Tillamook
RouteCounty Highway A0724
StateOregon
Coordinates45.47046, -123.80981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,183 (2020)
Projected traffic3,768 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$804,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson River Loop over Dougherty Slough built?

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

What condition is Wilson River Loop over Dougherty Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson River Loop over Dougherty Slough carry?

About 3,183 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wilson River Loop over Dougherty Slough?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson River Loop over Dougherty Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.