US Bridges

HWY 380 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · 003 MI E Paulina · Structure no. 08052 380 05549

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 380 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 380 over Beaver Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY 380
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location003 MI E Paulina
RouteState Highway 380
StateOregon
Coordinates44.13359, -119.95806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 380 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 380 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 380 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is HWY 380 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 380 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.