US Bridges

Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · 1080 MI N Sheridan · Structure no. 24217 000 00880

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
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 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesGopher Valley RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1080 MI N Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2053, -123.36934
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2020)
Projected traffic299 by 2025
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gopher Valley RD over Deer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gopher Valley RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.