US Bridges

Or 86 (hwy 012) over Clear Creek

Good

Baker County, Oregon · 15.8 Mi. SW Idaho St. Ln. · Structure no. 17346 012 05503

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 86 (hwy 012) over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 86 (hwy 012) over Clear Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesOr 86 (hwy 012)
CrossesClear Creek
Location15.8 Mi. SW Idaho St. Ln.
RouteState Highway 86
StateOregon
Coordinates44.8772, -117.07774
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 86 (hwy 012) over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 86 (hwy 012) over Clear 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 Or 86 (hwy 012) over Clear Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Or 86 (hwy 012) over Clear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Or 86 (hwy 012) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.