US Bridges

Danner C-793 over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 3 MI W Charbonneau Grave · Structure no. 45C609079300996

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danner C-793 over Cow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Danner C-793 over Cow Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 101 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDanner C-793
CrossesCow Creek
Location3 MI W Charbonneau Grave
RouteCounty Highway C0793
StateOregon
Coordinates42.94912, -117.34291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Danner C-793 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Danner C-793 over Cow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Danner C-793 over Cow Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Danner C-793 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Danner C-793 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.