US Bridges

Suncrest Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.48 Milepost · Structure no. 08684 661 00048

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suncrest Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Suncrest Road over Bear Creek in Jackson 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.

It carries about 995 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2025. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSuncrest Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.48 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0661
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.25275, -122.78447
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2020)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Suncrest Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suncrest Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Suncrest Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Suncrest Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Suncrest Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.