Frontage RD HWY 02 over Gurkin Canyon Creek
FairPosted for loadSherman County, Oregon · In Rufus · Structure no. 01833 002 10971
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,663
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontage RD HWY 02 over Gurkin Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Frontage RD HWY 02 over Gurkin Canyon Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 load restriction.
It carries about 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Frontage RD HWY 02 over Gurkin Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontage RD HWY 02 over Gurkin Canyon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Frontage RD HWY 02 over Gurkin Canyon Creek carry?
About 2,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Frontage RD HWY 02 over Gurkin Canyon Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Frontage RD HWY 02 over Gurkin Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.