US Bridges

Sears Road over Gettings Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 050 MI N Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C262241000370

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sears Road over Gettings Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sears Road over Gettings Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSears Road
CrossesGettings Creek
Location050 MI N Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2410
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.8366, -123.02487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 Gettings Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sears Road over Gettings 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sears Road over Gettings Creek carry?

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

How long is Sears Road over Gettings Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sears Road over Gettings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.