Or 62 (hwy 022) over Bear Creek
FairJackson County, Oregon · 01.4 MI N Medford · Structure no. 06605A022 00038
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,121
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 62 (hwy 022) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Bear Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, 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.
It carries about 36,121 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,600 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Or 62 (hwy 022) over Bear Creek carry?
About 36,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.