US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Wood River

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 005 MI S Fort Klamath · Structure no. 00957A022 09037

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Wood River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Wood River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesWood River
Location005 MI S Fort Klamath
RouteState Highway 62
StateOregon
Coordinates42.70092, -121.98989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 62 (hwy 022) over Wood River built?

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

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Wood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 62 (hwy 022) over Wood River carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Wood River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.