US Bridges

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · In Enterprise · Structure no. 18472 010 06533

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,061
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7,061 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 82 (hwy 010)
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationIn Enterprise
RouteState Highway 82
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42288, -117.27754
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,061 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek carry?

About 7,061 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Or 82 (hwy 010) over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.