Road over South Fork Sprague River
PoorKlamath County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060201000001003
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over South Fork Sprague River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over South Fork Sprague River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Road over South Fork Sprague River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over South Fork Sprague River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Road over South Fork Sprague River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road over South Fork Sprague River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Road over South Fork Sprague River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.