US Bridges

City Street 19T6 over 10th St. @ Bear Cr.

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · Tenth ST at Bear Creek · Structure no. 08752 006 00120

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,097
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street 19T6 over 10th St. @ Bear Cr. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying City Street 19T6 over 10th St. @ Bear Cr. in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 9,097 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,785 by 2025. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCity Street 19T6
Crosses10th St. @ Bear Cr.
LocationTenth ST at Bear Creek
RouteCity Street 19T6
StateOregon
Coordinates42.3247, -122.8676
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,097 (2020)
Projected traffic13,785 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street 19T6 over 10th St. @ Bear Cr. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street 19T6 over 10th St. @ Bear Cr. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does City Street 19T6 over 10th St. @ Bear Cr. carry?

About 9,097 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is City Street 19T6 over 10th St. @ Bear Cr.?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns City Street 19T6 over 10th St. @ Bear Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.