US Bridges

B Street over Gales CR

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0.02 MI SW Forest Grove · Structure no. 00736A102 09096

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,839
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Street over Gales CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying B Street over Gales CR in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 7,839 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,757 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesB Street
CrossesGales CR
Location0.02 MI SW Forest Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.51076, -123.1156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,839 (2020)
Projected traffic9,757 by 2025
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B Street over Gales CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Street over Gales CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does B Street over Gales CR carry?

About 7,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is B Street over Gales CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns B Street over Gales CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.