US Bridges

Beaver Creek RD over Milk Creek

FairPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · 020 MI North of HWY 211 · Structure no. 06198 033 00017

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,699
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek RD over Milk Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Beaver Creek RD over Milk Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Creek RD
CrossesMilk Creek
Location020 MI North of HWY 211
RouteCounty Highway 0A609
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.17328, -122.51898
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2020)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Beaver Creek RD over Milk Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek RD over Milk 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek RD over Milk Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek RD over Milk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.