US Bridges

SE Florence Street over Prairie Creek

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.02 MI MI S of HWY 82 · Structure no. 20286000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Florence Street over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE Florence Street over Prairie Creek 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2025. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSE Florence Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.02 MI MI S of HWY 82
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.41971, -117.26953
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2020)
Projected traffic93 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SE Florence Street over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is SE Florence Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SE Florence Street over Prairie Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE Florence Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE Florence Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.