US Bridges

Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 009 MI W of MP 18.95 025 · Structure no. 20780 000 00009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek in Josephine 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 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClear Creek Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location009 MI W of MP 18.95 025
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.2967, -123.6142
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2020)
Projected traffic359 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Clear Creek Road over Clear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.