Blum Lane over Dougherty Slough
PoorPosted for loadTillamook County, Oregon · 015 NE of Tillamook · Structure no. 57C36 698 00045
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blum Lane over Dougherty Slough is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blum Lane over Dougherty Slough in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blum Lane over Dougherty Slough built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blum Lane over Dougherty Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Blum Lane over Dougherty Slough carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Blum Lane over Dougherty Slough?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Blum Lane over Dougherty Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.