Stringtown Road over Gales Creek
FairWashington County, Oregon · 001 MI S Gales Creek Road · Structure no. 671280001000450
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 491
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stringtown Road over Gales Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Stringtown Road over Gales Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2025. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 Stringtown Road over Gales Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stringtown 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 Stringtown Road over Gales Creek carry?
About 491 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stringtown Road over Gales Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Stringtown Road over Gales Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.