US Bridges

Gun Club Road over North Fork Ash Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 003 MI N of State HWY 51 · Structure no. 53B001000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,247
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun Club Road over North Fork Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gun Club Road over North Fork Ash Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,278 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGun Club Road
CrossesNorth Fork Ash Creek
Location003 MI N of State HWY 51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.85519, -123.2061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,247 (2020)
Projected traffic3,278 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gun Club Road over North Fork Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gun Club Road over North Fork Ash 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 Gun Club Road over North Fork Ash Creek carry?

About 2,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gun Club Road over North Fork Ash Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gun Club Road over North Fork Ash Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.