Hirtzel Road over Beaver Creek
GoodColumbia County, Oregon · 012 MI SW Rainier · Structure no. 17453 206200002
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hirtzel Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hirtzel Road over Beaver Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hirtzel Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hirtzel Road 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 Hirtzel Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hirtzel Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hirtzel Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.