Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek
FairLincoln County, Oregon · 050 MI E of Lincoln City · Structure no. 12011A10601 060
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 386
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.