US Bridges

NW Gales Creek RD over Gales Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 0085 MI S Clapshaw Hill · Structure no. 22454 000900750

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,239
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Gales Creek RD over Gales Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW Gales Creek RD over Gales Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,574 by 2025. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Gales Creek RD
CrossesGales Creek
Location0085 MI S Clapshaw Hill
RouteCounty Highway A0682
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.58394, -123.21238
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2020)
Projected traffic2,574 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Gales Creek RD over Gales Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Gales Creek RD over Gales 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NW Gales Creek RD over Gales Creek carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NW Gales Creek RD over Gales Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NW Gales Creek RD over Gales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.