US Bridges

Sears Road over N Fork Getting Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 045 MI N Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C226241000405

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sears Road over N Fork Getting Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sears Road over N Fork Getting Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSears Road
CrossesN Fork Getting Creek
Location045 MI N Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2410
StateOregon
Coordinates43.83791, -123.01918
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2020)
Projected traffic1,476 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Sears Road over N Fork Getting Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sears Road over N Fork Getting 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sears Road over N Fork Getting Creek carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sears Road over N Fork Getting Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sears Road over N Fork Getting Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.