US Bridges

Or 237 (hwy 342) over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Oregon · 6.2 Mi. N. Jct. or 203 · Structure no. 06998 342 01591

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 237 (hwy 342) over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 237 (hwy 342) over Mill Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 237 (hwy 342)
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.2 Mi. N. Jct. or 203
RouteState Highway 237
StateOregon
Coordinates45.29936, -117.85782
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 237 (hwy 342) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 237 (hwy 342) over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 237 (hwy 342) over Mill Creek carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 237 (hwy 342) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Or 237 (hwy 342) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.