Jimtown Road over Wallowa River
FairWallowa County, Oregon · 3.5 MI N of HWY 82 · Structure no. 63C04 507 00351
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jimtown Road over Wallowa River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jimtown Road over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimtown Road over Wallowa River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jimtown Road over Wallowa River 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 Jimtown Road over Wallowa River carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Jimtown Road over Wallowa River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Jimtown Road over Wallowa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.