US Bridges

Ekloff Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Tillamook County, Oregon · 035 MI SW Tillamook · Structure no. 57C32 749 00140

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ekloff Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ekloff Road over Beaver Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEkloff Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location035 MI SW Tillamook
RouteCounty Highway C0749
StateOregon
Coordinates45.40836, -123.86945
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2020)
Projected traffic373 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ekloff Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ekloff Road over Beaver Creek 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 Ekloff Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ekloff Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ekloff Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.