US Bridges

32 S 04 W 04.00: over Cow Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 4.2 Miles NE of I-5 (exit · Structure no. 0000000L1439160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

32 S 04 W 04.00: over Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Cow Creek in Douglas 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries32 S 04 W 04.00:
CrossesCow Creek
Location4.2 Miles NE of I-5 (exit
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.81806, -123.18278
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Cow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Cow Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Cow Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 32 S 04 W 04.00: over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.