US Bridges

Bailey Lane over Wallowa River

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.1 MI W of HWY 82 · Structure no. 199390000000010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Lane over Wallowa River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bailey Lane over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2025. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBailey Lane
CrossesWallowa River
Location0.1 MI W of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.27489, -117.21158
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bailey Lane over Wallowa River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Lane 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 Bailey Lane over Wallowa River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Lane over Wallowa River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Lane over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.