Kitzmiller RD over Bear Creek
FairClackamas County, Oregon · 0.5 MI E of Eagle Fern RD · Structure no. 05244 000 00050
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kitzmiller RD over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kitzmiller RD over Bear Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kitzmiller RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kitzmiller RD over Bear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Kitzmiller RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Kitzmiller RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Kitzmiller RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.