US Bridges

County Road No 960 over Bear Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.02 Milepost · Structure no. 20087 960 00002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,445
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road No 960 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road No 960 over Bear Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,445 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,195 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road No 960
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.02 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0960
StateOregon
Coordinates42.21503, -122.7105
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,445 (2020)
Projected traffic6,195 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road No 960 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road No 960 over Bear Creek 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 County Road No 960 over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road No 960 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road No 960 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.