Templeton Road over Bear Creek
FairLane County, Oregon · 051 MI West of Cheshire · Structure no. 39C369363500169
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Templeton Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Templeton Road over Bear Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Templeton Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Templeton 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 Templeton Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Templeton Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Templeton Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.