Big Canyon Road over Wallowa River
FairWallowa County, Oregon · Inter HWY 82 & Usfs #8270 · Structure no. 061605000001038
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Big Canyon Road over Wallowa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Big Canyon Road over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Canyon Road over Wallowa River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Canyon Road over Wallowa River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Big Canyon Road over Wallowa River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Big Canyon Road over Wallowa River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Big Canyon Road over Wallowa River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.