US Bridges

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Owens Creek

FairPosted for load

Umatilla County, Oregon · At JCT US 395 · Structure no. 10673B341 00003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Owens Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 244 (hwy 341) over Owens Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 244 (hwy 341)
CrossesOwens Creek
LocationAt JCT US 395
RouteState Highway 244
StateOregon
Coordinates45.13783, -118.95654
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 244 (hwy 341) over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 244 (hwy 341) over Owens 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 244 (hwy 341) over Owens Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Or 244 (hwy 341) over Owens Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 244 (hwy 341) over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.