US Bridges

Lostine River Road over Lostine River

FairPosted for load

Wallowa County, Oregon · 8.5 S of HWY 82 · Structure no. 63C23 055100851

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lostine River Road over Lostine River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lostine River Road over Lostine River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2025. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLostine River Road
CrossesLostine River
Location8.5 S of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.40834, -117.42763
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2020)
Projected traffic537 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lostine River Road over Lostine River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lostine River Road over Lostine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lostine River Road over Lostine River carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lostine River Road over Lostine River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lostine River Road over Lostine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.