US Bridges

17 S 02 E 02.00: over Gale Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 3.6 Miles SE of HWY 126 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439104

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

17 S 02 E 02.00: over Gale Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17 S 02 E 02.00: over Gale Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries17 S 02 E 02.00:
CrossesGale Creek
Location3.6 Miles SE of HWY 126 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1203, -122.52946
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17 S 02 E 02.00: over Gale Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17 S 02 E 02.00: over Gale 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 17 S 02 E 02.00: over Gale Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 17 S 02 E 02.00: over Gale Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 17 S 02 E 02.00: over Gale Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.