About
The Bear Creek Bridge serves as the primary freight route and provides the only year-round access to Wallowa County without leaving the state. Continued deterioration in bridge conditions could result in a need to close the bridge, disrupting travel to and from the county.
The 80-year-old structure requires upgrades and repairs. The bridge is narrow. Freeze-thaw cycles have damaged concrete railings, sidewalk and other components. Erosion and debris jeopardize the bridge foundations. A proposed new bridge will increase freight mobility to support economic vitality, increase safety.
This project will replace the Bear Creek (Wallowa River) Bridge.
Key project components include:
• Realign roadway and improve highway curve. Click on image below for a view of new alignment.
• Widen bridge to improve vehicle and bike safety.
• Remove issues with footings in the river.
• New structure will be built to withstand seismic activity.
Location
OR 82
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Milepost 45.8.
Cost and Funding
Construction is estimated at $17.2 million.
Contractor
HP Civil, Inc. | Stayton, OR
Additional Information
The old Bear Creek Bridge has been removed.
View from new bridge, looking north at a remaining section of the old bridge.
Looking south to new bridge. Photo taken from remaining old section of bridge in above photo.
