US Bridges

Or 6 (hwy 37) over Fall Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · 136 MI E of HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 19820 037 01362

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,647
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 6 (hwy 37) over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 6 (hwy 37) over Fall Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,647 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesOr 6 (hwy 37)
CrossesFall Creek
Location136 MI E of HWY 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 6
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49645, -123.60002
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,647 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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 6 (hwy 37) over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 6 (hwy 37) over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 6 (hwy 37) over Fall Creek carry?

About 4,647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 6 (hwy 37) over Fall Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 6 (hwy 37) over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.