Vernonia RD over Nehalem River
FairWashington County, Oregon · 002 MI N Sunset HWY · Structure no. 20296 069 00014
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 367
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernonia RD over Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vernonia RD over Nehalem River in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernonia RD over Nehalem River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernonia RD over Nehalem 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Vernonia RD over Nehalem River carry?
About 367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Vernonia RD over Nehalem River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Vernonia RD over Nehalem River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.