US Bridges

Gilkey Road over Ditch

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 0129 MI N Crabtree · Structure no. 12804A007A00129

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
618
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilkey Road over Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gilkey Road over Ditch in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGilkey Road
CrossesDitch
Location0129 MI N Crabtree
RouteCounty Highway A0496
StateOregon
Coordinates44.65639, -122.91692
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2021)
Projected traffic927 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilkey Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilkey Road over Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gilkey Road over Ditch carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gilkey Road over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gilkey Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.