US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs B Canal

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 098 MI E Klamath Falls · Structure no. 03851A020 00977

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs B Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs B Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,498 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 020)
CrossesUsrs B Canal
Location098 MI E Klamath Falls
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.1713, -121.62444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,498 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs B Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs B Canal 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 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs B Canal carry?

About 4,498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs B Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs B Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.