US Bridges

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Bear Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · 04.7 MI SW JCT FAI-84 · Structure no. 18657 341 04258

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 244 (hwy 341) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 244 (hwy 341) over Bear Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 244 (hwy 341)
CrossesBear Creek
Location04.7 MI SW JCT FAI-84
RouteState Highway 244
StateOregon
Coordinates45.30161, -118.28316
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 244 (hwy 341) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.