US Bridges

Baker Road over Wallowa River

FairPosted for load

Wallowa County, Oregon · 1.9 MI N of HWY 82 · Structure no. 18135 000000026

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Wallowa River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Baker Road over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Road
CrossesWallowa River
Location1.9 MI N of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWallowa County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5555, -117.4803
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over Wallowa River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Road over Wallowa River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over Wallowa River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.