US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Link River

FairPosted for load

Klamath County, Oregon · Nevada Ave. Klamath Falls · Structure no. 01254A063000488

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
301 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,241
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Link River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeshore Drive over Link River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,241 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2025. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesLink River
LocationNevada Ave. Klamath Falls
RouteCity Street 2346
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.23863, -121.80597
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,241 (2020)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lakeshore Drive over Link River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Link 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Link River carry?

About 3,241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Link River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Link River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.