Gap Road over Pierce Creek
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Oregon · 045 South of Brownsville · Structure no. 12470 001500450
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gap Road over Pierce Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gap Road over Pierce Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gap Road over Pierce Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gap Road over Pierce Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Gap Road over Pierce Creek carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Gap Road over Pierce Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gap Road over Pierce Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.