FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Hatchery Road

Carrying Hatchery Road over Spring Creek

W. of Fish Ponds, Wallowa, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Hatchery Road

The Hatchery Road bridge in Wallowa, Oregon carries Hatchery Road over Spring Creek. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Hatchery Road compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Oregon bridges
115
Bridges in Wallowa · 10 in Poor condition
Hatchery Road 27.2 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000013431-67896

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Hatchery Road is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Hatchery Road against other structures in Wallowa and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Hatchery Road?

Hatchery Road in Wallowa, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Hatchery Road inspected?

Hatchery Road's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Hatchery Road is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Hatchery Road?

Hatchery Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Hatchery Road?

Hatchery Road is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

How old is Hatchery Road and does age affect safety?

Hatchery Road was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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