US Bridges

Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 014 MI N Ore Calif Line · Structure no. 00920A050 02570

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 39 (hwy 050)
CrossesUsrs Canal
Location014 MI N Ore Calif Line
RouteState Highway 39
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.00959, -121.38051
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.