US Bridges

HWY 292 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · 011 MI E the Dalles · Structure no. 19152 292 02020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,999
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 292 over Three Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying HWY 292 over Three Mile Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,999 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY 292
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location011 MI E the Dalles
RouteState Highway 30
StateOregon
Coordinates45.59895, -121.14026
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,999 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 HWY 292 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 292 over Three Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 292 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 5,999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 292 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns HWY 292 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.