US Bridges

Gilmore RD over Bashaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 005 MI So Keesneck Lake · Structure no. 47C77 909

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmore RD over Bashaw Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Gilmore RD over Bashaw Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGilmore RD
CrossesBashaw Creek
Location005 MI So Keesneck Lake
RouteCounty Highway C0909
StateOregon
Coordinates44.77154, -123.11468
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2020)
Projected traffic162 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gilmore RD over Bashaw Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilmore RD over Bashaw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gilmore RD over Bashaw Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gilmore RD over Bashaw Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmore RD over Bashaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.