US Bridges

Cox Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 06.6 MI N of HWY 236 JCT · Structure no. 07587A001 15665

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cox Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2030. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Creek Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox Creek
Location06.6 MI N of HWY 236 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.63523, -123.21766
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2010)
Projected traffic218 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$789,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Cox Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cox Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cox Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.