US Bridges

Gaston Road over Wapato Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 0075 MI E Gaston · Structure no. 23952A067600051

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,057
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaston Road over Wapato Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gaston Road over Wapato Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,057 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2025. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGaston Road
CrossesWapato Creek
Location0075 MI E Gaston
RouteCounty Highway A0676
StateOregon
Coordinates45.44064, -123.12505
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,057 (2020)
Projected traffic2,327 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 Gaston Road over Wapato Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaston Road over Wapato 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 Gaston Road over Wapato Creek carry?

About 2,057 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gaston Road over Wapato Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gaston Road over Wapato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.