Gap Road over Courtney Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 011 MI S HWY 228 · Structure no. 12531 077000105
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 824
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gap Road over Courtney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gap Road over Courtney Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 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 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 Gap Road over Courtney Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gap Road over Courtney 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Gap Road over Courtney Creek carry?
About 824 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gap Road over Courtney Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Gap Road over Courtney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.