US Bridges

Godsey Road over N Fk Ash Creek

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · City of Dallas · Structure no. 53B143000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,112
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godsey Road over N Fk Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Godsey Road over N Fk Ash Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGodsey Road
CrossesN Fk Ash Creek
LocationCity of Dallas
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.91466, -123.29494
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,112 (2021)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Godsey Road over N Fk Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godsey Road over N Fk Ash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Godsey Road over N Fk Ash Creek carry?

About 1,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Godsey Road over N Fk Ash Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Godsey Road over N Fk Ash Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.