US Bridges

Salem Ave over Hawk Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · At Neskowin · Structure no. 57C53A955 00010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,269
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Ave over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Salem Ave over Hawk Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,269 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Ave
CrossesHawk Creek
LocationAt Neskowin
RouteCounty Highway C0955
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.10303, -123.9825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,269 (2020)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Salem Ave over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Ave over Hawk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Ave over Hawk Creek carry?

About 1,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Salem Ave over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Ave over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.