US Bridges

Local over Bear CR

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.25 E of or 99 · Structure no. 19098 000 00000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local over Bear CR in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2025. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBear CR
Location0.25 E of or 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.29808, -122.83962
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Bear CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Bear CR carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local over Bear CR?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Bear CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.