US Bridges

Washburn Way over Bnrr

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · On Washburn Way · Structure no. 08881 875 00573

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,301
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washburn Way over Bnrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washburn Way over Bnrr in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,301 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,872 by 2025. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashburn Way
CrossesBnrr
LocationOn Washburn Way
RouteCounty Highway 0B303
StateOregon
Coordinates42.18579, -121.75712
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,301 (2020)
Projected traffic6,872 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washburn Way over Bnrr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Washburn Way over Bnrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Washburn Way over Bnrr carry?

About 6,301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Washburn Way over Bnrr?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Washburn Way over Bnrr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.