West Wallowa Ave over Wrenn Dobbin Ditch
PoorPosted for loadWallowa County, Oregon · 0.1 MI W of HWY 82 · Structure no. 02724 774 00012
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Wallowa Ave over Wrenn Dobbin Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Wallowa Ave over Wrenn Dobbin Ditch in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Wallowa Ave over Wrenn Dobbin Ditch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Wallowa Ave over Wrenn Dobbin Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does West Wallowa Ave over Wrenn Dobbin Ditch carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is West Wallowa Ave over Wrenn Dobbin Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns West Wallowa Ave over Wrenn Dobbin Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.