US Bridges

Learned Road over Slough

PoorPosted for load

Tillamook County, Oregon · 1.7 MI W of Cloverdale · Structure no. 57C51 875 00005

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Learned Road over Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Learned Road over Slough in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2025. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLearned Road
CrossesSlough
Location1.7 MI W of Cloverdale
RouteCounty Highway C0875
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2017, -123.92491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2020)
Projected traffic84 by 2025
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Learned Road over Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Learned Road over 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 Learned Road over Slough carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Learned Road over Slough?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Learned Road over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.