US Bridges

HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · 091 MI NW Wasco · Structure no. 0M093 301 00645

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 105 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 301
CrossesFulton Canyon Creek
Location091 MI NW Wasco
RouteState Highway 206
CountySherman County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6306, -120.8619
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 301 over Fulton Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.