Or 140 (hwy 020) over S Fork Paradise Creek
FairKlamath County, Oregon · 029 MI E Bly · Structure no. 03864A020 05662
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 783
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 140 (hwy 020) over S Fork Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over S Fork Paradise 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 140 (hwy 020) over S Fork Paradise Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) over S Fork Paradise 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 S Fork Paradise Creek carry?
About 783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over S Fork Paradise Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over S Fork Paradise Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.