US Bridges

Griggs Dr. over Beaver Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 172 Miles East CR 24 · Structure no. 12742 066800172

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griggs Dr. over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Griggs Dr. over Beaver Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGriggs Dr.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location172 Miles East CR 24
RouteCounty Highway C0668
StateOregon
Coordinates44.60885, -122.84099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic258 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$676,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griggs Dr. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griggs Dr. over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Griggs Dr. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Griggs Dr. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Griggs Dr. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.