8244: Steens Mount over Kueny Creek
PoorHarney County, Oregon · 12.7 Miles E of HWY 205 O · Structure no. 0000000L1439000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
8244: Steens Mount over Kueny Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 8244: Steens Mount over Kueny Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8244: Steens Mount over Kueny Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8244: Steens Mount over Kueny Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 8244: Steens Mount over Kueny Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 8244: Steens Mount over Kueny Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 8244: Steens Mount over Kueny Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.