US 20 (hwy 007) over Cottonwood Creek
FairMalheur County, Oregon · 21 MI W JCT US 26 @ Vale · Structure no. 17944 007 22553
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,963
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 (hwy 007) over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Cottonwood Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,963 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 20 (hwy 007) over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) over Cottonwood 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 US 20 (hwy 007) over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,963 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 20 (hwy 007) over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 (hwy 007) over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.