US Bridges

Or 244 (hwy 341) over HWY 6 (hilgard I/C)

Good

Union County, Oregon · At Hilgard JCT · Structure no. 20255 341 04701

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 244 (hwy 341) over HWY 6 (hilgard I/C) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 244 (hwy 341) over HWY 6 (hilgard I/C) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 244 (hwy 341)
CrossesHWY 6 (hilgard I/C)
LocationAt Hilgard JCT
RouteState Highway 244
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3423, -118.2313
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 244 (hwy 341) over HWY 6 (hilgard I/C) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 244 (hwy 341) over HWY 6 (hilgard I/C) 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 HWY 6 (hilgard I/C) carry?

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

How long is Or 244 (hwy 341) over HWY 6 (hilgard I/C)?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Or 244 (hwy 341) over HWY 6 (hilgard I/C)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.