US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 060 MI So of Highway 58 · Structure no. 18682 602800187

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location060 MI So of Highway 58
RouteCounty Highway C6028
StateOregon
Coordinates43.89118, -122.95202
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2020)
Projected traffic825 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.