US Bridges

Or 39 (hwy 426) over Usrs Canal J

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 008 MI N Ore-Calif Line · Structure no. 02224A426 00158

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,274
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 39 (hwy 426) over Usrs Canal J is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 39 (hwy 426) over Usrs Canal J in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,274 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOr 39 (hwy 426)
CrossesUsrs Canal J
Location008 MI N Ore-Calif Line
RouteState Highway 39
StateOregon
Coordinates42.00761, -121.53007
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,274 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 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 SystemYes

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 426) over Usrs Canal J built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 39 (hwy 426) over Usrs Canal J 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Or 39 (hwy 426) over Usrs Canal J carry?

About 3,274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Or 39 (hwy 426) over Usrs Canal J?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Or 39 (hwy 426) over Usrs Canal J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.