US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Link River

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · In Klamath Falls · Structure no. 01579 020 00002

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,357
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Link River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over Link River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 19,357 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 140 (hwy 020)
CrossesLink River
LocationIn Klamath Falls
RouteState Highway 140
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.21946, -121.79026
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,357 (2022)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 140 (hwy 020) over Link River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 020) over Link River carry?

About 19,357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Link River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over Link River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.