Mcdowell CR Drive over Mcdowell Creek
FairPosted for loadLinn County, Oregon · 033 MI East HWY 20 · Structure no. 11951A072900331
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 515
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcdowell CR Drive over Mcdowell Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mcdowell CR Drive over Mcdowell Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcdowell CR Drive over Mcdowell Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcdowell CR Drive over Mcdowell 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 Mcdowell CR Drive over Mcdowell Creek carry?
About 515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mcdowell CR Drive over Mcdowell Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mcdowell CR Drive over Mcdowell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.