US Bridges

34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek

FairPosted for load

Josephine County, Oregon · 2 Miles W of Merlin-Galic · Structure no. 0000000L1439185

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
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 steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries34 S 08 W 36.00:
CrossesGalice Creek
Location2 Miles W of Merlin-Galic
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.55028, -123.62417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 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$527,000 (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 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34 S 08 W 36.00: over Galice 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 June 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.