8244: Steens Mount over East Canal
GoodHarney County, Oregon · 2.95 Miles E of Frenchgle · Structure no. 0000000L1439003
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
8244: Steens Mount over East Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8244: Steens Mount over East Canal in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 East Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8244: Steens Mount over East Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 8244: Steens Mount over East Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 8244: Steens Mount over East Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 8244: Steens Mount over East Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.