US Bridges

Price Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · 002 MI S of Alston · Structure no. 13772A210100005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Price Road over Beaver Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2025. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location002 MI S of Alston
RouteCounty Highway C2101
CountyColumbia County
StateOregon
Coordinates46.0975, -123.0482
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2020)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 Price Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price Road 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 Price Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Price Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Price Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.