US Bridges

Dorrence Lane over Wallowa River

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.9 MI W of HWY 82 · Structure no. 21741 570 00090

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorrence Lane over Wallowa River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dorrence Lane over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDorrence Lane
CrossesWallowa River
Location0.9 MI W of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.37462, -117.24856
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 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic173 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dorrence Lane over Wallowa River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorrence 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 Dorrence Lane over Wallowa River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dorrence Lane over Wallowa River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dorrence Lane over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.