Russel Lane over Hurricane Creek
FairWallowa County, Oregon · 2.0 MI W of HWY 82 · Structure no. 63C29 568 00199
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russel Lane over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russel Lane over Hurricane Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Russel Lane over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Russel Lane over Hurricane 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 Russel Lane over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Russel Lane over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Russel Lane over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.