US Bridges

33 S 07 W 02.00: over Cow Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 13.4 Miles W of I-5 (exit · Structure no. 0000000L1439164

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

33 S 07 W 02.00: over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 33 S 07 W 02.00: over Cow Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Carries33 S 07 W 02.00:
CrossesCow Creek
Location13.4 Miles W of I-5 (exit
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.77167, -123.54972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 33 S 07 W 02.00: over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33 S 07 W 02.00: 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 33 S 07 W 02.00: over Cow Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 33 S 07 W 02.00: over Cow Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 33 S 07 W 02.00: over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.