US Bridges

Goldfish Farm Rd. over Cox Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 0036 MI N of HWY 20 · Structure no. 12732A032800036

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldfish Farm Rd. over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Goldfish Farm Rd. over Cox Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGoldfish Farm Rd.
CrossesCox Creek
Location0036 MI N of HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway C0328
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63466, -123.04818
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating1.4 US tons
Inventory rating1.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Goldfish Farm Rd. over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goldfish Farm Rd. over Cox 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Goldfish Farm Rd. over Cox Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Goldfish Farm Rd. over Cox Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Goldfish Farm Rd. over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.