US Bridges

Walla Walla Rv RD over N Fork Walla Walla River

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 5.1 MI SE of HWY 11 · Structure no. 59C458052500743

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walla Walla Rv RD over N Fork Walla Walla River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walla Walla Rv RD over N Fork Walla Walla River in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWalla Walla Rv RD
CrossesN Fork Walla Walla River
Location5.1 MI SE of HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.90047, -118.29726
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2020)
Projected traffic423 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walla Walla Rv RD over N Fork Walla Walla River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walla Walla Rv RD over N Fork Walla Walla River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Walla Walla Rv RD over N Fork Walla Walla River carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walla Walla Rv RD over N Fork Walla Walla River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Walla Walla Rv RD over N Fork Walla Walla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.