US Bridges

US 395 (hwy 048) over Bear Creek

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 16.1 MI N Harney CO Line · Structure no. 03564A048 02429

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 (hwy 048) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 395 (hwy 048) over Bear Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 395 (hwy 048)
CrossesBear Creek
Location16.1 MI N Harney CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1478, -118.9732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 395 (hwy 048) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 (hwy 048) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 (hwy 048) over Bear Creek carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 395 (hwy 048) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 (hwy 048) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.