US Bridges

Klamath Ave over Cow Hollow Drain

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 006MI West Inter FASB487 · Structure no. 19871 774 00393

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klamath Ave over Cow Hollow Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Klamath Ave over Cow Hollow Drain in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKlamath Ave
CrossesCow Hollow Drain
Location006MI West Inter FASB487
RouteCounty Highway C0774
StateOregon
Coordinates43.80929, -117.10941
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2020)
Projected traffic102 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Klamath Ave over Cow Hollow Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klamath Ave over Cow Hollow Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Klamath Ave over Cow Hollow Drain carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Klamath Ave over Cow Hollow Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Klamath Ave over Cow Hollow Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.