US Bridges

Svensen Market RD over Upper Bear Creek

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 013 MI S Svensen JCT · Structure no. 11153 040700837

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Svensen Market RD over Upper Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Svensen Market RD over Upper Bear Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSvensen Market RD
CrossesUpper Bear Creek
Location013 MI S Svensen JCT
RouteCounty Highway A0735
StateOregon
Coordinates46.14756, -123.66145
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2020)
Projected traffic735 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Svensen Market RD over Upper Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Svensen Market RD over Upper 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 Svensen Market RD over Upper Bear Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Svensen Market RD over Upper Bear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Svensen Market RD over Upper Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.