US Bridges

Winona Road over Cove Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T35S-R5W-S34/35 Josephine · Structure no. 16595 204000348

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winona Road over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winona Road over Cove Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWinona Road
CrossesCove Creek
LocationT35S-R5W-S34/35 Josephine
RouteCounty Highway A3350
StateOregon
Coordinates42.55707, -123.30681
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2020)
Projected traffic755 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winona Road over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winona Road over Cove 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Winona Road over Cove Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winona Road over Cove Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Winona Road over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.