HWY 334 over Gerking Creek
GoodUmatilla County, Oregon · 3.6 Mi. W. Jct. or 11 · Structure no. 04788 334 01460
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 303
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 334 over Gerking Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 334 over Gerking Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 HWY 334 over Gerking Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 334 over Gerking 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 334 over Gerking Creek carry?
About 303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is HWY 334 over Gerking Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 334 over Gerking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.