US Bridges

Faubion Loop over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.03 MI S of HWY 26 · Structure no. 05C03 000 003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faubion Loop over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Faubion Loop over Bear Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFaubion Loop
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.03 MI S of HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway C1146
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34021, -121.93163
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2025
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faubion Loop over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faubion Loop 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 Faubion Loop over Bear Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Faubion Loop over Bear Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Faubion Loop over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.