US Bridges

Hall Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 015 MI West Cheshire · Structure no. 39C361362500090

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hall Road over Bear Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHall Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location015 MI West Cheshire
RouteCounty Highway C3625
StateOregon
Coordinates44.18483, -123.31837
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2020)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hall Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hall Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.