US Bridges

Gardner RD over Ochoco Creek

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · 0.5 MI E of HWY 26 · Structure no. 13C41 000000010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner RD over Ochoco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gardner RD over Ochoco Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGardner RD
CrossesOchoco Creek
Location0.5 MI E of HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.31308, -120.87036
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic344 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gardner RD over Ochoco Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner RD over Ochoco 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gardner RD over Ochoco Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gardner RD over Ochoco Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gardner RD over Ochoco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.