US Bridges

County RD 3051 over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Oregon · 050 MI So of Vernonia · Structure no. 13645A305100003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 3051 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 3051 over Beaver Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 3051
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location050 MI So of Vernonia
RouteCounty Highway C3051
CountyColumbia County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.7924, -123.2218
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 County RD 3051 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 3051 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 County RD 3051 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County RD 3051 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 3051 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.