US Bridges

7540: Goose Creek over Squaw Creek

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 4.1 Miles N of Junction H · Structure no. 0000000L1439237

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

7540: Goose Creek over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 7540: Goose Creek over Squaw Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries7540: Goose Creek
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location4.1 Miles N of Junction H
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.59083, -119.64944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
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 7540: Goose Creek over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7540: Goose Creek over Squaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 7540: Goose Creek over Squaw Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7540: Goose Creek over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 7540: Goose Creek over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.