US Bridges

Or 242 (hwy 015) over Trout Creek

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 029 MI W of Sisters · Structure no. 03372A015 08940

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 242 (hwy 015) over Trout Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Or 242 (hwy 015) over Trout Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 242 (hwy 015)
CrossesTrout Creek
Location029 MI W of Sisters
RouteState Highway 242
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30261, -121.60854
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 242 (hwy 015) over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 242 (hwy 015) over Trout 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 242 (hwy 015) over Trout Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 242 (hwy 015) over Trout Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 242 (hwy 015) over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.