Upper Diamond Lane over Bear Creek
GoodWallowa County, Oregon · 0.3 MI W of HWY 82 · Structure no. 09910 789 00327
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 521
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Diamond Lane over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Upper Diamond Lane over Bear Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Upper Diamond Lane over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Diamond Lane over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Diamond Lane over Bear Creek carry?
About 521 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Upper Diamond Lane over Bear Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Diamond Lane over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.