Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 1.9 MI S Ore State Line · Structure no. 59C502581 00193
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.