US Bridges

HWY 92 over Goble Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · 5.0 MI E Ranier · Structure no. 00191A02W 04074

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,794
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 92 over Goble Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY 92 over Goble Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 8,794 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 92
CrossesGoble Creek
Location5.0 MI E Ranier
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyColumbia County
StateOregon
Coordinates46.01976, -122.87695
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,794 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 92 over Goble Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 92 over Goble 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 92 over Goble Creek carry?

About 8,794 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 92 over Goble Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 92 over Goble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.