US Bridges

Fish Hatchery Lane over Wallowa River

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.1 MI S of HWY 82 · Structure no. 21744 777 00010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery Lane over Wallowa River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fish Hatchery 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery Lane
CrossesWallowa River
Location0.1 MI S of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42195, -117.30731
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2020)
Projected traffic267 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fish Hatchery Lane over Wallowa River built?

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

What condition is Fish Hatchery 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 Fish Hatchery Lane over Wallowa River carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery Lane over Wallowa River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery Lane over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.