Merlin Galice RD over Taylor Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · 35S6W7 2 MI E of Galice · Structure no. 07896 240001190
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,267
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merlin Galice RD over Taylor Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Merlin Galice RD over Taylor 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 2,267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,627 by 2025. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merlin Galice RD over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merlin Galice RD over Taylor 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 Taylor Creek carry?
About 2,267 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Merlin Galice RD over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Merlin Galice RD over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.