Or 18 (hwy 39) over Bear Creek
FairLincoln County, Oregon · 040 MI E HWY 9 · Structure no. 04190 039 00396
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,904
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 18 (hwy 39) over Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over Bear Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 years old, older 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 8,904 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Or 18 (hwy 39) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over Bear Creek carry?
About 8,904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.