US Bridges

Adams RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 012 MI SW of Vernonia · Structure no. 016938300300010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Adams RD over Beaver Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAdams RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location012 MI SW of Vernonia
RouteCounty Highway C3003
StateOregon
Coordinates45.83955, -123.21678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Adams RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams RD over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Adams RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Adams RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Adams RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.