Dorrence Lane over Hurricane Creek
PoorPosted for loadWallowa County, Oregon · 0.6 MI E Hurricane CR RD · Structure no. 63C34 570 00192
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorrence Lane over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorrence 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorrence Lane over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorrence Lane over Hurricane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Dorrence Lane over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dorrence Lane over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Dorrence Lane over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.