US Bridges

Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 0204 MI S of Decker RD · Structure no. 14426 000 00200

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 269 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBeaver Creek RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0204 MI S of Decker RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.43855, -123.41032
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.