US Bridges

Galloway Road over Sand Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · 3.3 MI West Sandlake RD · Structure no. 19632 872 00035

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galloway Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Galloway Road over Sand Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGalloway Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.3 MI West Sandlake RD
RouteCounty Highway C0872
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3034, -123.92988
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2020)
Projected traffic787 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galloway Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galloway Road over Sand 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Galloway Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Galloway Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Galloway Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.