US Bridges

7699-00: South for over South Fork Walla Walla R

GoodClosed to traffic

Umatilla County, Oregon · 13 Miles SE of Milton-Fre · Structure no. 0000000L1439395

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

7699-00: South for over South Fork Walla Walla R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7699-00: South for over South Fork Walla Walla R in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries7699-00: South for
CrossesSouth Fork Walla Walla R
Location13 Miles SE of Milton-Fre
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.82583, -118.15222
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7699-00: South for over South Fork Walla Walla R built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7699-00: South for over South Fork Walla Walla R 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 April 2019.

How much traffic does 7699-00: South for over South Fork Walla Walla R carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7699-00: South for over South Fork Walla Walla R?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 7699-00: South for over South Fork Walla Walla R?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.