Slate Creek Road over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadJosephine County, Oregon · T37S-R7W-S5 Josephine CO · Structure no. 369025369000152
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slate Creek Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slate Creek Road over Bear Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slate Creek Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slate Creek Road over Bear Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Slate Creek Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Slate Creek Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Slate Creek Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.