US Bridges

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Grande Ronde R(ne Elgin)

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 12.4 Mi. W. Wallowa CO LN · Structure no. 01996 010 02062

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,911
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Grande Ronde R(ne Elgin) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 82 (hwy 010) over Grande Ronde R(ne Elgin) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 1,911 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesOr 82 (hwy 010)
CrossesGrande Ronde R(ne Elgin)
Location12.4 Mi. W. Wallowa CO LN
RouteState Highway 82
StateOregon
Coordinates45.56644, -117.911
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,911 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 82 (hwy 010) over Grande Ronde R(ne Elgin) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Grande Ronde R(ne Elgin) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Or 82 (hwy 010) over Grande Ronde R(ne Elgin) carry?

About 1,911 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Grande Ronde R(ne Elgin)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 82 (hwy 010) over Grande Ronde R(ne Elgin)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.