US Bridges

Or 245 (hwy 415) over Burnt River (unity Dam)

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Oregon · 3.4 Mi. NE Jct. US 26 · Structure no. 02861 415 00342

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 245 (hwy 415) over Burnt River (unity Dam) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 245 (hwy 415) over Burnt River (unity Dam) in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 245 (hwy 415)
CrossesBurnt River (unity Dam)
Location3.4 Mi. NE Jct. US 26
RouteState Highway 245
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5034, -118.1758
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 245 (hwy 415) over Burnt River (unity Dam) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 245 (hwy 415) over Burnt River (unity Dam) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 245 (hwy 415) over Burnt River (unity Dam) carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Or 245 (hwy 415) over Burnt River (unity Dam)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Or 245 (hwy 415) over Burnt River (unity Dam)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.