Lower Diamond Road over Bear Creek
GoodWallowa County, Oregon · 2.9 MI W JCT Ore 82 · Structure no. 09911 788 00295
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Diamond Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lower Diamond Road 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Diamond Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Diamond Road 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 Lower Diamond Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lower Diamond Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Diamond Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.