US Bridges

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 020 MI E Crabtree · Structure no. 04301 211 00493

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,512
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,512 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 226 (hwy 211)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location020 MI E Crabtree
RouteState Highway 226
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63701, -122.86417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,512 (2022)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 226 (hwy 211) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.