US Bridges

Wyeth RD #605 over Gorton Creek

FairPosted for load

Hood River County, Oregon · 00.3 MI W HWY #84-WYETH · Structure no. 27C35 605 00352

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyeth RD #605 over Gorton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyeth RD #605 over Gorton Creek in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWyeth RD #605
CrossesGorton Creek
Location00.3 MI W HWY #84-WYETH
RouteCounty Highway C0605
CountyHood River County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.69032, -121.77265
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2020)
Projected traffic83 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyeth RD #605 over Gorton Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyeth RD #605 over Gorton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wyeth RD #605 over Gorton Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wyeth RD #605 over Gorton Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wyeth RD #605 over Gorton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.