Road over Merritt Creek
FairKlamath County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060201000001005
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Merritt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Merritt Creek 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 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Merritt Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Merritt 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Road over Merritt Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road over Merritt Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Merritt Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.