Gekeler Lane over Catherine Creek
GoodUnion County, Oregon · 0.4 MI W of Phys Point RD · Structure no. 17381 116 61C35
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gekeler Lane over Catherine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gekeler Lane over Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gekeler Lane over Catherine Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gekeler Lane over Catherine 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 2023.
How much traffic does Gekeler Lane over Catherine Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gekeler Lane over Catherine Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gekeler Lane over Catherine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.