US Bridges

33 S 07 W 02.00: over Cow Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 18.5 Miles NW of I-5 (exi · Structure no. 0000000L1439174

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
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 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Carries33 S 07 W 02.00:
CrossesCow Creek
Location18.5 Miles NW of I-5 (exi
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.81222, -123.595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 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$43,000 (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 1966, making it 59 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 200 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 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.