US Bridges

Giustina Road over Gossage Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 12.4 M South City Dexter · Structure no. 39C621612400036

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giustina Road over Gossage Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Giustina Road over Gossage Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGiustina Road
CrossesGossage Creek
Location12.4 M South City Dexter
RouteCounty Highway C6124
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.85408, -122.80764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2020)
Projected traffic213 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Giustina Road over Gossage Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giustina Road over Gossage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Giustina Road over Gossage Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Giustina Road over Gossage Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Giustina Road over Gossage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.