Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek
FairPosted for loadColumbia County, Oregon · 6.0 MI S Vernonia · Structure no. 03156A102 06903
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,725
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 47 (hwy 102) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek carry?
About 2,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.