Barton RD CR#97 over Cow Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 0.2 MI NW of I5 Exit 83 · Structure no. 19C336 97 022
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 612
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barton RD CR#97 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton RD CR#97 over Cow Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2025. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barton RD CR#97 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barton RD CR#97 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Barton RD CR#97 over Cow Creek carry?
About 612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Barton RD CR#97 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Barton RD CR#97 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.