FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PACIFIC AVE

Carrying PACIFIC AVE over NESTUCCA RIVER

PACIFIC CITY, Tillamook, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PACIFIC AVE

The PACIFIC AVE bridge in Tillamook, Oregon carries PACIFIC AVE over NESTUCCA RIVER. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 130.5 meters (428 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,489 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PACIFIC AVE compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Oregon bridges
225
Bridges in Tillamook · 10 in Poor condition
PACIFIC AVE 26.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.5
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
130.5 m (428 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,489 vehicles/day
Structure Number
11366A915 00288

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PACIFIC AVE 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 PACIFIC AVE against other structures in Tillamook 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 PACIFIC AVE?

PACIFIC AVE in Tillamook, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PACIFIC AVE inspected?

PACIFIC AVE'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 3,489 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PACIFIC AVE 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 PACIFIC AVE?

PACIFIC AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PACIFIC AVE?

PACIFIC AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PACIFIC AVE and does age affect safety?

PACIFIC AVE was built in 1973, making it 53 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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