US Bridges

41 S 14HE 22.00: over Lost River

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 17.5 Miles SE of Bonanza · Structure no. 0000000L1439139

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

41 S 14HE 22.00: over Lost River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41 S 14HE 22.00: over Lost River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries41 S 14HE 22.00:
CrossesLost River
Location17.5 Miles SE of Bonanza
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.04651, -121.07294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$95,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41 S 14HE 22.00: over Lost River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41 S 14HE 22.00: over Lost River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 41 S 14HE 22.00: over Lost River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 41 S 14HE 22.00: over Lost River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 41 S 14HE 22.00: over Lost River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.