US Bridges

Valley View Road over Gordon Creek

Poor

Union County, Oregon · 2.9 MI N Ore RTE 204 · Structure no. 20420 054 00350

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Road over Gordon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley View Road over Gordon Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, projected to reach 502 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesValley View Road
CrossesGordon Creek
Location2.9 MI N Ore RTE 204
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60687, -117.95153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2020)
Projected traffic502 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Valley View Road over Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View Road over Gordon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View Road over Gordon Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Valley View Road over Gordon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Road over Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.