US 26 (hwy 026) over Bear Creek
GoodClackamas County, Oregon · 3.0 MI E Rhododendron Po · Structure no. 19265 026 04258
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 (hwy 026) over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 (hwy 026) over Bear Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,170 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 (hwy 026) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 (hwy 026) over Bear 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 026) over Bear Creek carry?
About 10,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 26 (hwy 026) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 (hwy 026) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.