US Bridges

Hope Street over A Canal

FairPosted for load

Klamath County, Oregon · 0064 MI S of 6th ST · Structure no. 08104 816 00064

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,931
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hope Street over A Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hope Street over A Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 5,931 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,469 by 2025. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHope Street
CrossesA Canal
Location0064 MI S of 6th ST
RouteCity Street 2245
StateOregon
Coordinates42.19733, -121.7301
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,931 (2020)
Projected traffic6,469 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$789,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hope Street over A Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hope Street over A 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 Hope Street over A Canal carry?

About 5,931 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hope Street over A Canal?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hope Street over A Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.