Gowdyville Road over Silk Creek
GoodLane County, Oregon · 012 MI W HWY 99 · Structure no. 39C247264500004
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,294
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gowdyville Road over Silk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gowdyville Road over Silk Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Gowdyville Road over Silk Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gowdyville Road over Silk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Gowdyville Road over Silk Creek carry?
About 1,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gowdyville Road over Silk Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Gowdyville Road over Silk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.