Gimple Hill over Willow Creek EB
FairLane County, Oregon · 0017 MI W of Bailey Hill · Structure no. 39C128122000017
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,380
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gimple Hill over Willow Creek EB is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gimple Hill over Willow Creek EB in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gimple Hill over Willow Creek EB built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gimple Hill over Willow Creek EB 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Gimple Hill over Willow Creek EB carry?
About 1,380 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gimple Hill over Willow Creek EB?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Gimple Hill over Willow Creek EB?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.