US Bridges

Frontage RD over Bear Creek

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.04 MI W of HWY 82 · Structure no. 20587 000 00000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Frontage RD over Bear Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFrontage RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.04 MI W of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.58055, -117.54004
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Frontage RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage RD over Bear 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 Frontage RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frontage RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.