US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over Usbr Canal

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 011 MI S HWY 50 JCT · Structure no. 08345 004 27371

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over Usbr Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over Usbr Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 7,421 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesUsbr Canal
Location011 MI S HWY 50 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.23779, -121.79673
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,421 (2022)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 (hwy 004) over Usbr Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over Usbr 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 US 97 (hwy 004) over Usbr Canal carry?

About 7,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over Usbr Canal?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over Usbr Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.