US Bridges

Kilches River Road over Mapes Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · Kilches River RD MP 1.41 · Structure no. 22864 000 00141

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilches River Road over Mapes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kilches River Road over Mapes Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKilches River Road
CrossesMapes Creek
LocationKilches River RD MP 1.41
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52083, -123.82944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2020)
Projected traffic99 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 Kilches River Road over Mapes Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kilches River Road over Mapes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kilches River Road over Mapes Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kilches River Road over Mapes Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kilches River Road over Mapes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.