Wallowa Loop Road over Lake Fork Creek
FairBaker County, Oregon · Lake Fork Campground · Structure no. 061604000001033
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Wallowa Loop Road over Lake Fork Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Wallowa Loop Road over Lake Fork Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wallowa Loop Road over Lake Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wallowa Loop Road over Lake Fork Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wallowa Loop Road over Lake Fork Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wallowa Loop Road over Lake Fork Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wallowa Loop Road over Lake Fork Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.