US Bridges

2-14 over Bauers Creek

Good

Lake County, Oregon · 1.10 West HWY 395 · Structure no. 37C0252-1400110

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2-14 over Bauers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 2-14 over Bauers Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Carries2-14
CrossesBauers Creek
Location1.10 West HWY 395
RouteCounty Highway C2014
StateOregon
Coordinates42.31364, -120.35445
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2-14 over Bauers Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2-14 over Bauers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 2-14 over Bauers Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 2-14 over Bauers Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 2-14 over Bauers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.