US Bridges

Warnock Road over Wallowa River

Fair

Wallowa County, Oregon · 3.9 MI N of HWY 82 · Structure no. 63C24A553 00309

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warnock Road over Wallowa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Warnock Road over Wallowa River in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWarnock Road
CrossesWallowa River
Location3.9 MI N of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5473, -117.449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Warnock Road over Wallowa River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warnock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Warnock Road over Wallowa River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Warnock Road over Wallowa River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Warnock Road over Wallowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.