US Bridges

Ford Mill RD over Beaver CR

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 015 SE CR 844 · Structure no. 12872 084500152

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Mill RD over Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ford Mill RD over Beaver CR in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Mill RD
CrossesBeaver CR
Location015 SE CR 844
RouteCounty Highway C0845
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.56892, -122.73203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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 Ford Mill RD over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Mill RD over Beaver CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ford Mill RD over Beaver CR carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ford Mill RD over Beaver CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Mill RD over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.