US Bridges

Or 7 (hwy 071) over M Fk John Day R (austin)

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 2.74 Mi. NE Jct. US 26 · Structure no. 0P447 071 00298

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 7 (hwy 071) over M Fk John Day R (austin) is a steel culvert carrying Or 7 (hwy 071) over M Fk John Day R (austin) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOr 7 (hwy 071)
CrossesM Fk John Day R (austin)
Location2.74 Mi. NE Jct. US 26
RouteState Highway 7
StateOregon
Coordinates44.6039, -118.4832
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadRailroad
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 7 (hwy 071) over M Fk John Day R (austin) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 7 (hwy 071) over M Fk John Day R (austin) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 7 (hwy 071) over M Fk John Day R (austin) carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Or 7 (hwy 071) over M Fk John Day R (austin)?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Or 7 (hwy 071) over M Fk John Day R (austin)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.