US Bridges

Goldson Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 050 MI West of Cheshire · Structure no. 39C368363500103

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldson Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Goldson 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesGoldson Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location050 MI West of Cheshire
RouteCounty Highway C3636
StateOregon
Coordinates44.16882, -123.3616
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2020)
Projected traffic433 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Goldson Road over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Goldson 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 Goldson Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Goldson Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Goldson Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.