US Bridges

Or 203 (hwy 066) over UPRR (hot Lake)

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 5.5 Mi. S.E. Jct. I-84 · Structure no. 00445A066 01095

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,801
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 203 (hwy 066) over UPRR (hot Lake) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 203 (hwy 066) over UPRR (hot Lake) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 203 (hwy 066)
CrossesUPRR (hot Lake)
Location5.5 Mi. S.E. Jct. I-84
RouteState Highway 203
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.24136, -117.95269
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,801 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 203 (hwy 066) over UPRR (hot Lake) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 203 (hwy 066) over UPRR (hot Lake) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 203 (hwy 066) over UPRR (hot Lake) carry?

About 2,801 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 203 (hwy 066) over UPRR (hot Lake)?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 203 (hwy 066) over UPRR (hot Lake)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.