US Bridges

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Meadow Brook

Good

Union County, Oregon · 12.1 MI SW JCT FAI-84 · Structure no. 03501A341 03517

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
413
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 244 (hwy 341) over Meadow Brook in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 244 (hwy 341)
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location12.1 MI SW JCT FAI-84
RouteState Highway 244
StateOregon
Coordinates45.26421, -118.37735
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks34%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 244 (hwy 341) over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 244 (hwy 341) over Meadow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 244 (hwy 341) over Meadow Brook carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Or 244 (hwy 341) over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 244 (hwy 341) over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.