US Bridges

6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 45.3 Miles N of Hines on · Structure no. 0000000L1439235

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries6207: South Fork J
CrossesSouth Fork John Day Rive
Location45.3 Miles N of Hines on
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.26778, -119.54944
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2023)
Projected traffic6 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
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 6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive 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 2023.

How much traffic does 6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.