US Bridges

Miami-Foley Road over Nehalem River

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 1.2 MI East of Mohler · Structure no. 22204 000 01156

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
550 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,076
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami-Foley Road over Nehalem River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miami-Foley Road over Nehalem River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 2,076 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,471 by 2025. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiami-Foley Road
CrossesNehalem River
Location1.2 MI East of Mohler
RouteCounty Highway A0726
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.69989, -123.84396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,076 (2020)
Projected traffic2,471 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miami-Foley Road over Nehalem River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miami-Foley Road over Nehalem 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 Miami-Foley Road over Nehalem River carry?

About 2,076 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Miami-Foley Road over Nehalem River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Miami-Foley Road over Nehalem River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.