US Bridges

E Residence Street over Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Wallowa County, Oregon · 0.06 Mi. No. HWY 82 · Structure no. 63B011000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Residence Street over Prairie Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying E Residence Street over Prairie Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Residence Street
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.06 Mi. No. HWY 82
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42114, -117.27194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2020)
Projected traffic371 by 2025
Trucks5%
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

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 E Residence Street over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Residence Street over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does E Residence Street over Prairie Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Residence Street over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Residence Street over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.