US Bridges

Esplanade Street over Usrs Canal

FairPosted for load

Klamath County, Oregon · 019 MI S HWY 4 JCT · Structure no. 06742 050Y00499

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,228
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esplanade Street over Usrs Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Esplanade Street over Usrs Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,553 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEsplanade Street
CrossesUsrs Canal
Location019 MI S HWY 4 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.23202, -121.77451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,228 (2020)
Projected traffic6,553 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Esplanade Street over Usrs Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Esplanade Street over Usrs Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Esplanade Street over Usrs Canal carry?

About 6,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Esplanade Street over Usrs Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Esplanade Street over Usrs Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.