US Bridges

Or 206 (hwy 301) over Deschutes River

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 029 MI E Celilo · Structure no. 00332 301 00291

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
656 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 206 (hwy 301) over Deschutes River is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Or 206 (hwy 301) over Deschutes River in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 206 (hwy 301)
CrossesDeschutes River
Location029 MI E Celilo
RouteState Highway 206
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.63411, -120.91391
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length656 ft (199.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 206 (hwy 301) over Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 206 (hwy 301) over Deschutes River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Or 206 (hwy 301) over Deschutes River carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 206 (hwy 301) over Deschutes River?

The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 206 (hwy 301) over Deschutes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.