Lewis Road over Chesnimnus Creek
PoorPosted for loadWallowa County, Oregon · 10.2 MI N of Crow CR Road · Structure no. 063C76C68501015
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lewis Road over Chesnimnus Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lewis Road over Chesnimnus Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lewis Road over Chesnimnus Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lewis Road over Chesnimnus Creek 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 Lewis Road over Chesnimnus Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lewis Road over Chesnimnus Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lewis Road over Chesnimnus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.