US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 30) over Gooseneck Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 036 MI E HWY 157 JCT · Structure no. 02015 030 00397

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 30) over Gooseneck Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 22 (hwy 30) over Gooseneck Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 91 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 11,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 22 (hwy 30)
CrossesGooseneck Creek
Location036 MI E HWY 157 JCT
RouteState Highway 22
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02418, -123.43047
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,358 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 22 (hwy 30) over Gooseneck Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 30) over Gooseneck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 30) over Gooseneck Creek carry?

About 11,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 30) over Gooseneck Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 30) over Gooseneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.