Cole School RD over Bear Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 012 Miles South CR 5 · Structure no. 12974 060400124
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cole School RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cole School RD over Bear Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cole School RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cole School 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cole School RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Cole School RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cole School RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.