US Bridges

HWY 160 over Bear Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 4.9 MI SE Molino RD · Structure no. 24212 160 01586

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 160 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 160 over Bear Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10,349 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 160
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.9 MI SE Molino RD
RouteState Highway 213
StateOregon
Coordinates45.15412, -122.60464
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,349 (2022)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 160 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 160 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 160 over Bear Creek carry?

About 10,349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY 160 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns HWY 160 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.