US Bridges

Goad Road over Patawa Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 3.5 MI N of Best Road · Structure no. 18512 098700196

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goad Road over Patawa Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Goad Road over Patawa Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGoad Road
CrossesPatawa Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Best Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6528, -118.7453
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2025
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goad Road over Patawa Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goad Road over Patawa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Goad Road over Patawa Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Goad Road over Patawa Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Goad Road over Patawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.