US Bridges

Huricane CR Road over Wallowa River

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.4 MI W of HWY 82 · Structure no. 18622 774 00039

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huricane CR Road over Wallowa River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Huricane CR Road over Wallowa River 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHuricane CR Road
CrossesWallowa River
Location0.4 MI W of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.35306, -117.23736
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2020)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Huricane CR Road over Wallowa River built?

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

What condition is Huricane CR Road over Wallowa River 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 Huricane CR Road over Wallowa River carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Huricane CR Road over Wallowa River?

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 Huricane CR Road over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.