Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadYamhill County, Oregon · 1100 MI N Sheridan · Structure no. 11823 000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gopher Valley RD over Deer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.