US Bridges

So Beaver CR RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 012 MI SE Ona State Park · Structure no. 12079 60301 024

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So Beaver CR RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying So Beaver CR RD over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSo Beaver CR RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location012 MI SE Ona State Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5104, -124.05209
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 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 traffic347 (2020)
Projected traffic478 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 So Beaver CR RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is So Beaver CR RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does So Beaver CR RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is So Beaver CR RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns So Beaver CR RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.