US Bridges

HWY 103 over Cow Creek

Good

Clatsop County, Oregon · 027 MI S HWY 26 JCT · Structure no. 18165 103 00632

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
799
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 103 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 103 over Cow Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesHWY 103
CrossesCow Creek
Location027 MI S HWY 26 JCT
RouteState Highway 103
StateOregon
Coordinates45.88376, -123.55045
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 103 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 103 over Cow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 103 over Cow Creek carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY 103 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 103 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.