US Bridges

C302 Altnow Beulah over Otis Creek

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 003 M C304 Otis Valley RD · Structure no. 25E12 C302 0030

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C302 Altnow Beulah over Otis Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying C302 Altnow Beulah over Otis Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesC302 Altnow Beulah
CrossesOtis Creek
Location003 M C304 Otis Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway C0302
StateOregon
Coordinates43.85185, -118.32214
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2010)
Projected traffic69 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 C302 Altnow Beulah over Otis Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is C302 Altnow Beulah over Otis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C302 Altnow Beulah over Otis Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C302 Altnow Beulah over Otis Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C302 Altnow Beulah over Otis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.