US Bridges

Lolo Pass RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.03 M N of HWY 026 · Structure no. 20793 000 00003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lolo Pass RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lolo Pass RD over Bear Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,595 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLolo Pass RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.03 M N of HWY 026
RouteCounty Highway 0A651
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3441, -121.94245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2020)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lolo Pass RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lolo Pass 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 Lolo Pass RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lolo Pass RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lolo Pass RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.