US Bridges

Cox Butte Road over Long Tom River

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI W of Junction City · Structure no. 39C395381000147

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Butte Road over Long Tom River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cox Butte Road over Long Tom River in Lane 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2025. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCox Butte Road
CrossesLong Tom River
Location030 MI W of Junction City
RouteCounty Highway C3810
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2358, -123.26555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic197 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Cox Butte Road over Long Tom River built?

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

What condition is Cox Butte Road over Long Tom River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Butte Road over Long Tom River carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cox Butte Road over Long Tom River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Butte Road over Long Tom River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.