Gallon House over Abiqua Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Oregon · 024MI So of Mt Angel · Structure no. 05381 647
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 327
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gallon House over Abiqua Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Gallon House over Abiqua Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 109 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 4 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 load restriction.
It carries about 327 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2025. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gallon House over Abiqua Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Gallon House over Abiqua 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Gallon House over Abiqua Creek carry?
About 327 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gallon House over Abiqua Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Gallon House over Abiqua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.