Cayuse Ridge Road over Chesnimnus Ck
PoorWallowa County, Oregon · Near JCT 4695/4695140 · Structure no. 061602000001034
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Cayuse Ridge Road over Chesnimnus Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cayuse Ridge Road over Chesnimnus Ck in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cayuse Ridge Road over Chesnimnus Ck built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cayuse Ridge Road over Chesnimnus Ck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Cayuse Ridge Road over Chesnimnus Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Cayuse Ridge Road over Chesnimnus Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cayuse Ridge Road over Chesnimnus Ck?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.