US Bridges

39 S 14 E 27.00: over Pitch Log Creek

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 10.3 Miles SE of Bonanza · Structure no. 0000000L1439141

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

39 S 14 E 27.00: over Pitch Log Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39 S 14 E 27.00: over Pitch Log Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries39 S 14 E 27.00:
CrossesPitch Log Creek
Location10.3 Miles SE of Bonanza
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.15972, -121.00616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 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$80,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39 S 14 E 27.00: over Pitch Log Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 39 S 14 E 27.00: over Pitch Log Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 39 S 14 E 27.00: over Pitch Log Creek carry?

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

How long is 39 S 14 E 27.00: over Pitch Log Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 39 S 14 E 27.00: over Pitch Log Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.