Roderick Road over Gales Creek
FairWashington County, Oregon · 001 MI W Gales Creek Road · Structure no. 671279061300010
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roderick Road over Gales Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Roderick Road over Gales Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2025. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Roderick Road over Gales Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roderick 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Roderick Road over Gales Creek carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is Roderick Road over Gales Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Roderick Road over Gales Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.