US Bridges

Beach RD over So Fk Lynx Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI W HWY 99 · Structure no. 39C217219400013

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach RD over So Fk Lynx Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beach RD over So Fk Lynx Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBeach RD
CrossesSo Fk Lynx Creek
Location030 MI W HWY 99
RouteCounty Highway C2194
StateOregon
Coordinates43.86636, -123.09486
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2020)
Projected traffic252 by 2025
Trucks5%
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

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 Beach RD over So Fk Lynx Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach RD over So Fk Lynx 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 Beach RD over So Fk Lynx Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beach RD over So Fk Lynx Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beach RD over So Fk Lynx Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.