US Bridges

Or 216 (hwy 290) over Buck Hollow Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · 083 MI E Tygh Valley · Structure no. 05208 290 00830

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 216 (hwy 290) over Buck Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 216 (hwy 290) over Buck Hollow Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 216 (hwy 290)
CrossesBuck Hollow Creek
Location083 MI E Tygh Valley
RouteState Highway 216
CountySherman County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.26327, -121.02382
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 216 (hwy 290) over Buck Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 216 (hwy 290) over Buck Hollow Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 216 (hwy 290) over Buck Hollow Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Or 216 (hwy 290) over Buck Hollow Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 216 (hwy 290) over Buck Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.