BIG CANYON ROAD
Carrying BIG CANYON ROAD over WALLOWA RIVER
INTER HWY 82 & USFS #8270, Wallowa, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIG CANYON ROAD
The BIG CANYON ROAD bridge in Wallowa, Oregon carries BIG CANYON ROAD over WALLOWA RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIG CANYON ROAD compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 33.8 m (111 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.2 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 80 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 061605000001038
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIG CANYON 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 BIG CANYON 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 BIG CANYON ROAD?
BIG CANYON 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 BIG CANYON ROAD inspected?
BIG CANYON 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 80 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIG CANYON 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 BIG CANYON ROAD?
BIG CANYON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIG CANYON ROAD?
BIG CANYON ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is BIG CANYON ROAD and does age affect safety?
BIG CANYON ROAD was built in 1969, making it 57 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.
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