US Bridges

Ridge View Way over Foley Creek

Poor

Tillamook County, Oregon · 4.5 South of Mohler · Structure no. 57C69 317600020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge View Way over Foley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ridge View Way over Foley Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge View Way
CrossesFoley Creek
Location4.5 South of Mohler
RouteCounty Highway C3176
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6557, -123.8464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2020)
Projected traffic84 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 Ridge View Way over Foley Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge View Way over Foley Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge View Way over Foley Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ridge View Way over Foley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge View Way over Foley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.