US Bridges

Johnson Street over Bear Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Oregon · 010 South Rose Lodge · Structure no. 41B005 5513 03

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Street over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Johnson Street over Bear Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJohnson Street
CrossesBear Creek
Location010 South Rose Lodge
StateOregon
Coordinates44.99622, -123.89248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2020)
Projected traffic119 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Street over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Street over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Street over Bear Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Johnson Street over Bear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Street over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.