US Bridges

2-16 over Cox Creek

Fair

Lake County, Oregon · 017-WEST-HWY NO395 · Structure no. 37C0102-1600195

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2-16 over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 2-16 over Cox Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Carries2-16
CrossesCox Creek
Location017-WEST-HWY NO395
RouteCounty Highway 0B333
StateOregon
Coordinates42.27368, -120.40398
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2020)
Projected traffic403 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2-16 over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2-16 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 2-16 over Cox Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2-16 over Cox Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 2-16 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.