US Bridges

Silver City C-1121 over Cow CR (silver City)

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 011 MI E JCT HWY 95 · Structure no. 18022 1121 0115

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver City C-1121 over Cow CR (silver City) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Silver City C-1121 over Cow CR (silver City) 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 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSilver City C-1121
CrossesCow CR (silver City)
Location011 MI E JCT HWY 95
RouteCounty Highway C1121
StateOregon
Coordinates43.12927, -117.03661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2020)
Projected traffic136 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Silver City C-1121 over Cow CR (silver City) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver City C-1121 over Cow CR (silver City) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Silver City C-1121 over Cow CR (silver City) carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silver City C-1121 over Cow CR (silver City)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Silver City C-1121 over Cow CR (silver City)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.