US Bridges

Meda Loop over Bower Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · MP 0.67 Meda Loop RD · Structure no. 22471 000 00067

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meda Loop over Bower Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Meda Loop over Bower Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesMeda Loop
CrossesBower Creek
LocationMP 0.67 Meda Loop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0C000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.1425, -123.92028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meda Loop over Bower Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meda Loop over Bower 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meda Loop over Bower Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Meda Loop over Bower Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Meda Loop over Bower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.