US Bridges

Cochran CR DR over Cochran Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 0008 MI E CR 425 · Structure no. 12619 074000008

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochran CR DR over Cochran Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cochran CR DR over Cochran Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCochran CR DR
CrossesCochran Creek
Location0008 MI E CR 425
RouteCounty Highway C0740
StateOregon
Coordinates44.42367, -122.98687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cochran CR DR over Cochran Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochran CR DR over Cochran Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cochran CR DR over Cochran Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cochran CR DR over Cochran Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cochran CR DR over Cochran Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.