LOWER NEHALEM RD
Carrying LOWER NEHALEM RD over HUMBUG CREEK
010 MI S HWY 26 JCT-ELSIE, Clatsop, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOWER NEHALEM RD
The LOWER NEHALEM RD bridge in Clatsop, Oregon carries LOWER NEHALEM RD over HUMBUG CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.6 meters (179 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 263 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOWER NEHALEM RD compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 54.6 m (179 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 263 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 11237 140400096
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOWER NEHALEM RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LOWER NEHALEM RD against other structures in Clatsop and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LOWER NEHALEM RD?
LOWER NEHALEM RD in Clatsop, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOWER NEHALEM RD inspected?
LOWER NEHALEM RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 263 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWER NEHALEM RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LOWER NEHALEM RD?
LOWER NEHALEM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOWER NEHALEM RD?
LOWER NEHALEM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LOWER NEHALEM RD and does age affect safety?
LOWER NEHALEM RD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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