US Bridges

Collins Road over Beaver Slough

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 008 MI N City of Clatskan · Structure no. 13818A401200001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Road over Beaver Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Collins Road over Beaver Slough in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2025. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCollins Road
CrossesBeaver Slough
Location008 MI N City of Clatskan
RouteCounty Highway C4012
StateOregon
Coordinates46.12804, -123.20784
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2020)
Projected traffic267 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Collins Road over Beaver Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Road over Beaver Slough 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 Collins Road over Beaver Slough carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Collins Road over Beaver Slough?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Road over Beaver Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.