US Bridges

South Fork Road over South Fork Wilson River

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · 17.8 M NW of Forest Grove · Structure no. 20997 000 00000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

South Fork Road over South Fork Wilson River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Fork Road over South Fork Wilson River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Fork Road
CrossesSouth Fork Wilson River
Location17.8 M NW of Forest Grove
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.59032, -123.46439
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic15 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fork Road over South Fork Wilson River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fork Road over South Fork Wilson River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does South Fork Road over South Fork Wilson River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Fork Road over South Fork Wilson River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns South Fork Road over South Fork Wilson River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.