US Bridges

Or 140 Kirtland RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 3.5 MI W of FAS A363 JCT · Structure no. 18869 712 00381

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 Kirtland RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 140 Kirtland RD over Bear Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7,585 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOr 140 Kirtland RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.5 MI W of FAS A363 JCT
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.4267, -122.95735
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,585 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Or 140 Kirtland RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 Kirtland RD 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 140 Kirtland RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 7,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 Kirtland RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 Kirtland RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.