US Bridges

HWY 301 over O-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int)

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · 14.7 MI S. of HWY 2 JCT · Structure no. 13548 301 01473

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 301 over O-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 301 over O-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int) in Sherman 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 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 301
CrossesO-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int)
Location14.7 MI S. of HWY 2 JCT
RouteState Highway 206
StateOregon
Coordinates45.59167, -120.71491
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 301 over O-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 301 over O-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int) 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 O-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int) carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY 301 over O-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int)?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 301 over O-Xing HWY 42(WASCO Int)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.