US Bridges

Gordan Creek Road over Gordan Creek

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · 03.75 MI S of Corbett · Structure no. 51C14 000 00001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,045
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordan Creek Road over Gordan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordan Creek Road over Gordan Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2025. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGordan Creek Road
CrossesGordan Creek
Location03.75 MI S of Corbett
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4926, -122.27604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2020)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordan Creek Road over Gordan Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordan Creek Road over Gordan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gordan Creek Road over Gordan Creek carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gordan Creek Road over Gordan Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gordan Creek Road over Gordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.