US Bridges

Gilham Road over HWY 69

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 0.2 W JCT HWY 001 · Structure no. 09327 069 01098

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilham Road over HWY 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilham Road over HWY 69 in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 54,852 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,100 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesGilham Road
CrossesHWY 69
Location0.2 W JCT HWY 001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.08808, -123.08125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,852 (2022)
Projected traffic64,100 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilham Road over HWY 69 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilham Road over HWY 69 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gilham Road over HWY 69 carry?

About 54,852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gilham Road over HWY 69?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gilham Road over HWY 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.