US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 020) over City ST & UPRR

FairPosted for load

Klamath County, Oregon · 010 MI E of HWY 4 in K F · Structure no. 03849B020 00125

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
836 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,357
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 020) over City ST & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over City ST & UPRR in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 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 19,357 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2042. The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 140 (hwy 020)
CrossesCity ST & UPRR
Location010 MI E of HWY 4 in K F
RouteState Highway 140
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.21815, -121.77129
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length836 ft (254.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,357 (2022)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 140 (hwy 020) over City ST & UPRR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) over City ST & UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 020) over City ST & UPRR carry?

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

How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over City ST & UPRR?

The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over City ST & UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.