US Bridges

Off Ramp U S 97 over Link River

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 004 MI S HWY 20 JCT · Structure no. 08347A004 27544

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
525 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Ramp U S 97 over Link River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Off Ramp U S 97 over Link River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,919 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Ramp U S 97
CrossesLink River
Location004 MI S HWY 20 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.21889, -121.78927
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Ramp U S 97 over Link River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Ramp U S 97 over Link River 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 Off Ramp U S 97 over Link River carry?

About 1,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Off Ramp U S 97 over Link River?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Off Ramp U S 97 over Link River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.