Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadWallowa County, Oregon · 5.3 MI S of HWY 82 · Structure no. 63C14 515 00533
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.