US Bridges

Merlin Galice RD over Galice Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T35S-R8W-S1 Josephine CO · Structure no. 07895 240001497

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,774
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merlin Galice RD over Galice Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Merlin Galice RD over Galice Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,069 by 2025. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesMerlin Galice RD
CrossesGalice Creek
LocationT35S-R8W-S1 Josephine CO
RouteCounty Highway A3330
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.5645, -123.59799
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2020)
Projected traffic2,069 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Merlin Galice RD over Galice Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merlin Galice RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Merlin Galice RD over Galice Creek carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Merlin Galice RD over Galice Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Merlin Galice RD over Galice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.