US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Fish Hole Creek

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 007 MI E Bly · Structure no. 03863A020 05449

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,427
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Fish Hole Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over Fish Hole Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 1,427 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 020)
CrossesFish Hole Creek
Location007 MI E Bly
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.39451, -121.0319
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,427 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Fish Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Fish Hole Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 020) over Fish Hole Creek carry?

About 1,427 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Fish Hole Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over Fish Hole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.