Old 30 Svensen over Bear Creek
FairClatsop County, Oregon · 004 MI S HWY 30 · Structure no. 07C13 041700010
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 30 Svensen over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old 30 Svensen over Bear Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 30 Svensen over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 30 Svensen 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old 30 Svensen over Bear Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old 30 Svensen over Bear Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old 30 Svensen over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.