US Bridges

Kleinsmith Road over Bear Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.3 MI E of Wildcat Mt RD · Structure no. 21334 000 00031

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kleinsmith Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kleinsmith Road over Bear Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesKleinsmith Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Wildcat Mt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3364, -122.22933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2020)
Projected traffic194 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kleinsmith Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kleinsmith Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kleinsmith Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kleinsmith Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kleinsmith Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.