US Bridges

US 395 (hwy 028) over Beech Creek (6th Xing)

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · 10.3 Mi. N. Jct. US 26 · Structure no. 03553A028 11020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 (hwy 028) over Beech Creek (6th Xing) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 395 (hwy 028) over Beech Creek (6th Xing) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS 395 (hwy 028)
CrossesBeech Creek (6th Xing)
Location10.3 Mi. N. Jct. US 26
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateOregon
Coordinates44.51959, -119.03946
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 395 (hwy 028) over Beech Creek (6th Xing) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 (hwy 028) over Beech Creek (6th Xing) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 (hwy 028) over Beech Creek (6th Xing) carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 395 (hwy 028) over Beech Creek (6th Xing)?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 (hwy 028) over Beech Creek (6th Xing)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.