US Bridges

Fish Hatchery RD over Wallowa River

Fair

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.1 MI W of Depot Street · Structure no. 08324 777 00072

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery RD over Wallowa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fish Hatchery RD over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Hatchery RD
CrossesWallowa River
Location0.1 MI W of Depot Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWallowa County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.41804, -117.28387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2020)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fish Hatchery RD over Wallowa River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fish Hatchery RD over Wallowa River carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery RD over Wallowa River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery RD over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.