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. 0000000L1439236

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 6207: South Fork J over South Fork John Day Rive in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 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
Coordinates44.12444, -119.49111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic2 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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 1 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.