US Bridges

34 S 08 W 36.00: over North Fork Galice Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 5.2 Miles W of Merlin-Gal · Structure no. 0000000L1439186

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

34 S 08 W 36.00: over North Fork Galice Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 34 S 08 W 36.00: over North Fork Galice Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries34 S 08 W 36.00:
CrossesNorth Fork Galice Creek
Location5.2 Miles W of Merlin-Gal
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.56111, -123.675
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34 S 08 W 36.00: over North Fork 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 North Fork Galice Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.