Or 27 (014) over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadCrook County, Oregon · 138 MI N HWY 7 JCT · Structure no. 00990A014 02867
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 27 (014) over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 27 (014) over Bear Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 27 (014) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 27 (014) 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Or 27 (014) over Bear Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Or 27 (014) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Or 27 (014) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.