US Bridges

Boquist Road over Overflow Wilson River

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 003 MI W of Till Cheese · Structure no. 57C60 700 00060

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boquist Road over Overflow Wilson River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Boquist Road over Overflow Wilson River in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesBoquist Road
CrossesOverflow Wilson River
Location003 MI W of Till Cheese
RouteCounty Highway C0700
StateOregon
Coordinates45.48278, -123.85167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic111 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boquist Road over Overflow Wilson River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boquist Road over Overflow Wilson River 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 Boquist Road over Overflow Wilson River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Boquist Road over Overflow Wilson River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Boquist Road over Overflow Wilson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.