US Bridges

US 30 (hwy 92) over Bear Creek

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 005 MI E Svenson JCT · Structure no. 09544 02W 08621

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (hwy 92) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 30 (hwy 92) over Bear Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 11,627 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesUS 30 (hwy 92)
CrossesBear Creek
Location005 MI E Svenson JCT
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOregon
Coordinates46.16841, -123.66816
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,627 (2022)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 30 (hwy 92) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 (hwy 92) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 (hwy 92) over Bear Creek carry?

About 11,627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (hwy 92) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (hwy 92) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.