US Bridges

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 007 MI SE JCT Ore 3 · Structure no. 02219A010 06581

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,969
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 3,969 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 82 (hwy 010)
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location007 MI SE JCT Ore 3
RouteState Highway 82
CountyWallowa County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.41997, -117.27076
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek 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 Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.