Gardner Road over Teal Creek
GoodPolk County, Oregon · 040 SE Falls City · Structure no. 53C015860500043
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardner Road over Teal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gardner Road over Teal Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardner Road over Teal Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardner Road over Teal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Gardner Road over Teal Creek carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gardner Road over Teal Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner Road over Teal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.