US Bridges

Dufur Gap Road over Mays Creek

Poor

Wasco County, Oregon · 0.6 MI S of Pole RD · Structure no. 65C25 000 00229

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dufur Gap Road over Mays Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dufur Gap Road over Mays Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 80 years old, older 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesDufur Gap Road
CrossesMays Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Pole RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3809, -121.1603
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2020)
Projected traffic172 by 2025
Trucks15%
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 Dufur Gap Road over Mays Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Dufur Gap Road over Mays 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dufur Gap Road over Mays Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dufur Gap Road over Mays Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dufur Gap Road over Mays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.