US Bridges

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek Overflow

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 026 MI NE Crabtree · Structure no. 04473 211 00543

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,512
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek Overflow in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 29 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 Overflow
Location026 MI NE Crabtree
RouteState Highway 226
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.643, -122.8587
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Beaver Creek Overflow 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 Overflow 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 Overflow?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.