HWY 222 over Bear Creek
FairLane County, Oregon · 02.7 MI N Creswell JCT · Structure no. 08386 222 01219
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 222 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 222 over Bear Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 222 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 222 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY 222 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is HWY 222 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 222 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.