US Bridges

Or 203 (hwy 340) over Powder River (miles)

Good

Baker County, Oregon · 5.9 Mi. S. Union CO Line · Structure no. 02314A340 02882

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 203 (hwy 340) over Powder River (miles) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 203 (hwy 340) over Powder River (miles) in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOr 203 (hwy 340)
CrossesPowder River (miles)
Location5.9 Mi. S. Union CO Line
RouteState Highway 203
StateOregon
Coordinates44.91325, -117.6721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 203 (hwy 340) over Powder River (miles) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 203 (hwy 340) over Powder River (miles) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 203 (hwy 340) over Powder River (miles) carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Or 203 (hwy 340) over Powder River (miles)?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Or 203 (hwy 340) over Powder River (miles)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.