US Bridges

County RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 0072 from JCT HWY 42 C 5A · Structure no. 21459 000 00072

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,081
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD over Beaver Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2025. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0072 from JCT HWY 42 C 5A
RouteCounty Highway 0A426
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.21561, -124.25932
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2020)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.