US Bridges

HWY 001YB over Bear Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · MP24.18 · Structure no. 21382 670 00013

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 001YB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 001YB over Bear Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,257 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,768 by 2025. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY 001YB
CrossesBear Creek
LocationMP24.18
RouteInterstate 5
StateOregon
Coordinates42.28038, -122.81924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,257 (2022)
Projected traffic28,768 by 2025
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 HWY 001YB over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 001YB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 001YB over Bear Creek carry?

About 9,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 001YB over Bear Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 001YB over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.