US Bridges

Park Road over Spencer Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · Beverly Beach State Park · Structure no. 19758 000 00000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Spencer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over Spencer Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesSpencer Creek
LocationBeverly Beach State Park
StateOregon
Coordinates44.72842, -124.0555
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2030
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park Road over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Spencer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Spencer Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.