US Bridges

HWY 242 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 06.0 MI N Powers Ncl · Structure no. 03247A242 01155

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
793
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 242 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 242 over Beaver Creek in Coos 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 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.

It carries about 793 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 242
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location06.0 MI N Powers Ncl
RouteState Highway 542
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.94019, -124.09975
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 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 width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 242 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is HWY 242 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 242 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is HWY 242 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 242 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.