US Bridges

Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 7.0 MI S Vernonia · Structure no. 22562 102 06979

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,642
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesOr 47 (hwy 102)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location7.0 MI S Vernonia
RouteState Highway 47
StateOregon
Coordinates45.7709, -123.21295
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,642 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 47 (hwy 102) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.