US Bridges

Or 207 (hwy 390) over John Day River

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 004 MI S HWY 5 JCT · Structure no. 05018A390 00043

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 207 (hwy 390) over John Day River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 207 (hwy 390) over John Day River in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 50.3 mi (81 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 207 (hwy 390)
CrossesJohn Day River
Location004 MI S HWY 5 JCT
RouteState Highway 207
CountyWheeler County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.79213, -120.00355
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed50.3 mi (81 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 207 (hwy 390) over John Day River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 207 (hwy 390) over John Day 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 207 (hwy 390) over John Day River carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Or 207 (hwy 390) over John Day River?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 207 (hwy 390) over John Day River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.