Road over Bear Creek
FairLake County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060203000001010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Bear Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Bear 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.