US Bridges

Modoc Point HWY427 over Williamson River

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 5.6 MI S HWY 4 JCT · Structure no. 05478A427 00732

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Modoc Point HWY427 over Williamson River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Modoc Point HWY427 over Williamson River 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2025. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesModoc Point HWY427
CrossesWilliamson River
Location5.6 MI S HWY 4 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 427
StateOregon
Coordinates42.51441, -121.91675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2020)
Projected traffic621 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Modoc Point HWY427 over Williamson River built?

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

What condition is Modoc Point HWY427 over Williamson River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Modoc Point HWY427 over Williamson River carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Modoc Point HWY427 over Williamson River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Modoc Point HWY427 over Williamson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.