Ritchey Road over Gales Creek
GoodWashington County, Oregon · 012 MI E Stringtown RD · Structure no. 671258033500050
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 749
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ritchey Road over Gales Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ritchey Road over Gales Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ritchey Road over Gales Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ritchey Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ritchey Road over Gales Creek carry?
About 749 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ritchey Road over Gales Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ritchey Road over Gales Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.