US Bridges

Cottonwood Bend RD over Westland a Canal

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 1.0 MI E of I 84 Int · Structure no. 59C307132700225

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonwood Bend RD over Westland a Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood Bend RD over Westland a Canal in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCottonwood Bend RD
CrossesWestland a Canal
Location1.0 MI E of I 84 Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.79202, -119.35773
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cottonwood Bend RD over Westland a Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottonwood Bend RD over Westland a Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cottonwood Bend RD over Westland a Canal carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cottonwood Bend RD over Westland a Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonwood Bend RD over Westland a Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.