US Bridges

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 04.2 MI SW JCT I84 · Structure no. 04845 341 04298

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 244 (hwy 341) over Jordan Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 244 (hwy 341)
CrossesJordan Creek
Location04.2 MI SW JCT I84
RouteState Highway 244
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.30682, -118.27782
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed27.3 mi (44 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 Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 244 (hwy 341) over Jordan 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 Jordan Creek carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.