US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Farmer Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · 025 MI S Beaver · Structure no. 22654 009 08292

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Farmer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Farmer Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,197 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesFarmer Creek
Location025 MI S Beaver
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.25193, -123.8481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,197 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US101 (hwy 9) over Farmer Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Farmer 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US101 (hwy 9) over Farmer Creek carry?

About 5,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over Farmer Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Farmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.