US Bridges

Road over Williamson River

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · (orig.# 9743 - 0.5) · Structure no. 062002000001022

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Williamson River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Williamson River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 49 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesWilliamson River
Location(orig.# 9743 - 0.5)
RouteFederal Lands Road 43000
StateOregon
Coordinates42.74069, -121.83294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Williamson River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Williamson River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Williamson River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Williamson River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.