US Bridges

Gift Road over Gift Rd/C O I Canal

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 0.5 MI West HWY 97 · Structure no. 17C06 B08 00050

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,116
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gift Road over Gift Rd/C O I Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gift Road over Gift Rd/C O I Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGift Road
CrossesGift Rd/C O I Canal
Location0.5 MI West HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 2105
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.18165, -121.25372
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,116 (2020)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2025
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gift Road over Gift Rd/C O I Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gift Road over Gift Rd/C O I Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gift Road over Gift Rd/C O I Canal carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gift Road over Gift Rd/C O I Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gift Road over Gift Rd/C O I Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.