US Bridges

East Beaver CR RD over Bear Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · East Beaver CR RD MP 0.14 · Structure no. 23888 857 00014

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Beaver CR RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Beaver CR RD over Bear Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEast Beaver CR RD
CrossesBear Creek
LocationEast Beaver CR RD MP 0.14
RouteCounty Highway C0857
StateOregon
Coordinates45.31361, -123.83444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2010)
Projected traffic212 by 2030
Trucks15%
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 East Beaver CR RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Beaver CR RD over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does East Beaver CR RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is East Beaver CR RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East Beaver CR RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.