US Bridges

Central Point RD over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · Btwn Geiger&critser RD · Structure no. 06044 028 00262

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Point RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Point RD over Beaver Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 89 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCentral Point RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationBtwn Geiger&critser RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.30665, -122.62606
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Point RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Central Point RD over Beaver Creek 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 May 2023.

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

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Central Point RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Central Point RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.