US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 064 MI N Waldport · Structure no. 01391A009 14902

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 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 10,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location064 MI N Waldport
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.52061, -124.07016
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,148 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US101 (hwy 9) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US101 (hwy 9) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10,148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.