US Bridges

Or 39 (hwy 020)CON over Pedestrian

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · HWY 4 Ramp to HWY 20 · Structure no. 08347R020X00011

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,678
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 39 (hwy 020)CON over Pedestrian is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 39 (hwy 020)CON over Pedestrian in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 9,678 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOr 39 (hwy 020)CON
CrossesPedestrian
LocationHWY 4 Ramp to HWY 20
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates42.21884, -121.78998
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 stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,678 (2022)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Or 39 (hwy 020)CON over Pedestrian built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Or 39 (hwy 020)CON over Pedestrian 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 Or 39 (hwy 020)CON over Pedestrian carry?

About 9,678 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 39 (hwy 020)CON over Pedestrian?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Or 39 (hwy 020)CON over Pedestrian?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.