Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek
FairYamhill County, Oregon · 300 MI NE Sheridan · Structure no. 11826 003 00098
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 936
- 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 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 936 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 936 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.