US Bridges

Beaver Springs RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 024 Mi.Sw. Ranier · Structure no. 17472 201400015

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Springs RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beaver Springs RD over Beaver Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBeaver Springs RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location024 Mi.Sw. Ranier
RouteCounty Highway C2014
StateOregon
Coordinates46.06299, -122.96483
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2020)
Projected traffic492 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Beaver Springs RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Springs RD 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 Beaver Springs RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Springs RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Springs RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.