US Bridges

Barlow RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 040 MI E HWY 99E · Structure no. 06422 027 00392

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barlow RD over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Barlow RD over Bear Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesBarlow RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location040 MI E HWY 99E
RouteCounty Highway 0A595
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.19298, -122.72258
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barlow RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barlow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Barlow RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Barlow RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barlow RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.