US Bridges

Parsons Road over Gales Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 002 MI N Gales Creek HWY · Structure no. 671277059300020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Road over Gales Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parsons Road over Gales Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2025. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons Road
CrossesGales Creek
Location002 MI N Gales Creek HWY
RouteCounty Highway C0035
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.59966, -123.21773
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic425 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Parsons Road over Gales Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons Road over Gales Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Parsons Road over Gales Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parsons Road over Gales Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Road over Gales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.