US Bridges

Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 028 S of State HWY 22 · Structure no. 10042A661100275

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGooseneck Road
CrossesGooseneck Creek
Location028 S of State HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.00699, -123.46419
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2020)
Projected traffic504 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gooseneck Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.