US Bridges

Fish Hatchery Dr. over Beaver Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 005 MI East HWY 226 · Structure no. 12883 064800053

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,777
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery Dr. over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fish Hatchery Dr. over Beaver Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,777 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery Dr.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location005 MI East HWY 226
RouteCounty Highway A0490
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63362, -122.85484
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,777 (2021)
Projected traffic2,472 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$682,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Hatchery Dr. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery 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 Fish Hatchery Dr. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,777 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery Dr. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery Dr. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.