US Bridges

34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 0.85 Miles W Mer-Gal HWY · Structure no. 0000000L1439184

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries34 S 08 W 36.00:
CrossesGalice Creek
Location0.85 Miles W Mer-Gal HWY
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.56051, -123.61207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.