Road over Williamson River
PoorPosted for loadKlamath County, Oregon · (orig.# 9730000 - 0.7) · Structure no. 062002000001021
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Williamson River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Williamson River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 56 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Williamson River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Road over Williamson 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 Williamson River carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road over Williamson River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Williamson River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.