US Bridges

Gate CR Road N over Gate Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 0236 MI East of Vida · Structure no. 39C121109700236

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gate CR Road N over Gate Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gate CR Road N over Gate Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGate CR Road N
CrossesGate Creek
Location0236 MI East of Vida
RouteCounty Highway C1097
StateOregon
Coordinates44.15004, -122.53724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic393 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Gate CR Road N over Gate Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gate CR Road N over Gate 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gate CR Road N over Gate Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gate CR Road N over Gate Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gate CR Road N over Gate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.