US Bridges

Reservation RD over Paquet Gulch

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · 5.6 MI of HWY 216 · Structure no. 33002 406 00261

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservation RD over Paquet Gulch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Reservation RD over Paquet Gulch in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesReservation RD
CrossesPaquet Gulch
Location5.6 MI of HWY 216
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.07667, -121.28374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2020)
Projected traffic27 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Reservation RD over Paquet Gulch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservation RD over Paquet Gulch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Reservation RD over Paquet Gulch carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Reservation RD over Paquet Gulch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reservation RD over Paquet Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.