US Bridges

Mt Pleasant RD over Beaver CR

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 008 MI S CR 20L · Structure no. 12865 072500085

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant RD over Beaver CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt Pleasant RD over Beaver CR in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMt Pleasant RD
CrossesBeaver CR
Location008 MI S CR 20L
RouteCounty Highway C0725
StateOregon
Coordinates44.56813, -122.75874
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2021)
Projected traffic412 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mt Pleasant RD over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant RD over Beaver CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant RD over Beaver CR carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant RD over Beaver CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant RD over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.