Driveway over Bear Creek
FairLincoln County, Oregon · .9MI S HWY 18 · Structure no. 41C26 10900 000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Driveway over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Driveway over Bear Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Driveway over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Driveway 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 Driveway over Bear Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Driveway over Bear Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Driveway over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.