Road over Gale Creek
GoodKittitas County, Washington · Kachess Campground · Structure no. 061703000001459
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Gale Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Gale Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Road over Gale Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Gale 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 Road over Gale Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Road over Gale Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Gale Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.