US Bridges

US 30 (hwy 449) over Burnt River

Good

Baker County, Oregon · 6.1 Mi. N. Baker Co. Line · Structure no. 20485 449 00390

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 (hwy 449) over Burnt River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 (hwy 449) over Burnt River in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesUS 30 (hwy 449)
CrossesBurnt River
Location6.1 Mi. N. Baker Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOregon
Coordinates44.37016, -117.28802
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 US 30 (hwy 449) over Burnt River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 (hwy 449) over Burnt River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 (hwy 449) over Burnt River carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 30 (hwy 449) over Burnt River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 (hwy 449) over Burnt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.