MCDOWELL CR DRIVE
Carrying MCDOWELL CR DRIVE over WILLOW CREEK EB
007 MI EAST OF HWY 20, Linn, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MCDOWELL CR DRIVE
The MCDOWELL CR DRIVE bridge in Linn, Oregon carries MCDOWELL CR DRIVE over WILLOW CREEK EB. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 670 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MCDOWELL CR DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 20.4 m (67 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 670 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 11950A072900068
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
MCDOWELL CR DRIVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MCDOWELL CR DRIVE against other structures in Linn and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MCDOWELL CR DRIVE?
MCDOWELL CR DRIVE in Linn, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MCDOWELL CR DRIVE inspected?
MCDOWELL CR DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 670 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MCDOWELL CR DRIVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MCDOWELL CR DRIVE?
MCDOWELL CR DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MCDOWELL CR DRIVE?
MCDOWELL CR DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MCDOWELL CR DRIVE and does age affect safety?
MCDOWELL CR DRIVE was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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