US Bridges

Or 245 (hwy 415) over Big Creek

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 12.5 Mi. E. Jct. US 26 · Structure no. 02869 415 01253

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 245 (hwy 415) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 245 (hwy 415) over Big Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 245 (hwy 415)
CrossesBig Creek
Location12.5 Mi. E. Jct. US 26
RouteState Highway 245
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.49337, -117.99772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 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 245 (hwy 415) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 245 (hwy 415) over Big Creek 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 Big Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Or 245 (hwy 415) over Big Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 245 (hwy 415) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.