US Bridges

Repplinger Lane over Farmers Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Wallowa County, Oregon · Repplinger LN · Structure no. 63C72 000X00062

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Repplinger Lane over Farmers Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Repplinger Lane over Farmers Ditch 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 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRepplinger Lane
CrossesFarmers Ditch
LocationRepplinger LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWallowa County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4178, -117.1672
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Repplinger Lane over Farmers Ditch built?

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

What condition is Repplinger Lane over Farmers Ditch 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 Repplinger Lane over Farmers Ditch carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Repplinger Lane over Farmers Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Repplinger Lane over Farmers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.