US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 33) over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 032 MI E of HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 07530 033 00323

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,067
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 33) over Beaver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 33) over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 14,067 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 (hwy 33)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location032 MI E of HWY 9 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63103, -123.99128
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,067 (2022)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 (hwy 33) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 33) 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 US 20 (hwy 33) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 14,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 33) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 33) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.