Oregon Route 103

Oregon Route 103 is a 9.02-mile-long (14.52-kilometer) highway in the U.S. state of Oregon that runs between Jewell Junction and Jewell. It is also known as the Fishhawk Falls Highway No. 103[2] (see Oregon highways and routes), named after nearby Fishhawk Falls.

Oregon Route 103 marker

Oregon Route 103

Route 103 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by ODOT
Length9.02 mi[1] (14.52 km)
Existed2002–present
Major junctions
South end US 26 in Jewell Junction
North end OR 202 at Jewell
Location
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
Highway system
← US 101→ OR 104

Route description

The southern terminus of Oregon Route 103 is at a junction with U.S. Route 26 at Jewell Junction near Mishawaka and Elsie. OR 103 continues north, passing through Pope Corner, Vinemaple, and Tideport, and ending at a junction with Oregon Route 202 in Jewell.

History

The Fishhawk Falls Highway No. 103 was established as a secondary highway on November 17, 1941.[3] On September 19, 2002, Oregon Route 103 was assigned to the Fishhawk Falls Highway.[4]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Clatsop County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Jewell Junction9.0214.52 US 26 – Elsie, Forest Grove, Portland
Jewell0.000.00 OR 202 – Birkenfeld, Vernonia, Olney, Astoria
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
  • A view of Oregon Route 103, heading north
    A view of Oregon Route 103, heading north
  • The northern terminus of Oregon Route 103
    The northern terminus of Oregon Route 103
  • The Nehalem River Bridge conducts US 26 traffic over the Nehalem River and OR 103 in northwestern Oregon
    The Nehalem River Bridge conducts US 26 traffic over the Nehalem River and OR 103 in northwestern Oregon

References
  1. "Fishhawk Falls Highway No. 103 Straightline Chart" (PDF). Oregon Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  2. "Routes / State Highway Cross Reference Table". Oregon Department of Transportation. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  3. "History of State Highways in Oregon" (PDF). Oregon Department of Transportation. 2011. p. 521. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  4. "Descriptions of US and Oregon Routes" (PDF). Oregon Department of Transportation. July 2008. p. 14. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
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