US Bridges

Danstrom RD over Bear Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 003 MI W Danstrom-Cloverd · Structure no. 39C602 19S2W7

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danstrom RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Danstrom RD over Bear Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDanstrom RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location003 MI W Danstrom-Cloverd
RouteCounty Highway C6020
StateOregon
Coordinates43.92518, -122.97401
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2020)
Projected traffic254 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Danstrom RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danstrom RD over Bear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Danstrom RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Danstrom RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Danstrom RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.