US Bridges

Or 237 (hwy 066) over UPRR (telocaset)

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 7.7 Mi. N.E. Jct. I-84 · Structure no. 00450 066 02460

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
767
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 237 (hwy 066) over UPRR (telocaset) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 237 (hwy 066) over UPRR (telocaset) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 104 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 767 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 237 (hwy 066)
CrossesUPRR (telocaset)
Location7.7 Mi. N.E. Jct. I-84
RouteState Highway 237
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.10524, -117.8332
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
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 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
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 237 (hwy 066) over UPRR (telocaset) built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Or 237 (hwy 066) over UPRR (telocaset) 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 237 (hwy 066) over UPRR (telocaset) carry?

About 767 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 237 (hwy 066) over UPRR (telocaset)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 237 (hwy 066) over UPRR (telocaset)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.