US Bridges

Cottage ST NE over Mill Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 800 Block · Structure no. 470214000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,037
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage ST NE over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cottage ST NE over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 4,037 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,537 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesCottage ST NE
CrossesMill Creek
Location800 Block
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.94643, -123.03009
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,037 (2020)
Projected traffic4,537 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottage ST NE over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage ST NE over Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cottage ST NE over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,037 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cottage ST NE over Mill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Cottage ST NE over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.