Bear DR over Irrigation Canal
PoorJefferson County, Oregon · 0.25 MI N of Belmont Lane · Structure no. 31C83 000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear DR over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear DR over Irrigation Canal in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear DR over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear DR over Irrigation Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Bear DR over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear DR over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bear DR over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.