US Bridges

Lytle Blvd C-853 over Cow Hollow Drain

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 008 S Sunset Mkt(strickl) · Structure no. 45C211085300010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lytle Blvd C-853 over Cow Hollow Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lytle Blvd C-853 over Cow Hollow Drain in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLytle Blvd C-853
CrossesCow Hollow Drain
Location008 S Sunset Mkt(strickl)
RouteCounty Highway C0853
StateOregon
Coordinates43.8151, -117.1154
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2020)
Projected traffic541 by 2025
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lytle Blvd C-853 over Cow Hollow Drain built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Lytle Blvd C-853 over Cow Hollow Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lytle Blvd C-853 over Cow Hollow Drain carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lytle Blvd C-853 over Cow Hollow Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lytle Blvd C-853 over Cow Hollow Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.