US Bridges

Hurricane CR RD over Wallowa River

Fair

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.4 S of HWY 82 · Structure no. 09299 774 00697

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,754
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane CR RD over Wallowa River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hurricane CR RD over Wallowa River 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 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHurricane CR RD
CrossesWallowa River
Location0.4 S of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.41551, -117.27685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2020)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Hurricane CR RD over Wallowa River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurricane CR 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 Hurricane CR RD over Wallowa River carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hurricane CR RD over Wallowa River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane CR RD over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.