US Bridges

County RD 212G over Bear Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · T28S-R14W-S22/27 · Structure no. 17959 021200008

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 212G over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 212G over Bear Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 212G
CrossesBear Creek
LocationT28S-R14W-S22/27
RouteCounty Highway C212G
StateOregon
Coordinates43.12519, -124.34892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2020)
Projected traffic7 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 County RD 212G over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 212G 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 212G over Bear Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD 212G over Bear Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 212G over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.