8244: Steens Mount over South Fork Blitzen River
FairHarney County, Oregon · 16.8 Miles E of HWY 205 O · Structure no. 0000000L1439002
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
8244: Steens Mount over South Fork Blitzen River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8244: Steens Mount over South Fork Blitzen River in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8244: Steens Mount over South Fork Blitzen River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8244: Steens Mount over South Fork Blitzen River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 8244: Steens Mount over South Fork Blitzen River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 8244: Steens Mount over South Fork Blitzen River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 8244: Steens Mount over South Fork Blitzen River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.