US Bridges

Cove Ave over I-84 (hwy 006)

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 0.5 Mi. SE Jct. or 82 · Structure no. 09633 006 26234

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
389 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Ave over I-84 (hwy 006) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cove Ave over I-84 (hwy 006) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCove Ave
CrossesI-84 (hwy 006)
Location0.5 Mi. SE Jct. or 82
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3258, -118.06657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2010)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cove Ave over I-84 (hwy 006) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cove Ave over I-84 (hwy 006) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cove Ave over I-84 (hwy 006) carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Cove Ave over I-84 (hwy 006)?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Ave over I-84 (hwy 006)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.