US Bridges

Deer Creek Road over Wallowa River

Good

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.1 MI S of HWY 82 · Structure no. 22146 000 00012

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek Road over Wallowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Creek Road over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2025. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDeer Creek Road
CrossesWallowa River
Location0.1 MI S of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6209, -117.71995
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Deer Creek Road over Wallowa River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Creek Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Creek Road over Wallowa River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deer Creek Road over Wallowa River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Creek Road over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.