US Bridges

Timber Road over Nehalem River

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · Town of Timber · Structure no. 20297 069 00675

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
639
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Road over Nehalem River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Timber Road 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesTimber Road
CrossesNehalem River
LocationTown of Timber
RouteCounty Highway A0690
StateOregon
Coordinates45.72072, -123.29687
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Timber Road over Nehalem River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Road 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 Timber Road over Nehalem River carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Timber Road over Nehalem River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Road over Nehalem River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.