US Bridges

Crescent Cutoff RD over Little Deschutes River

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 002 MI W of HWY 97 · Structure no. 09027 135101220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,497
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Cutoff RD over Little Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crescent Cutoff RD over Little Deschutes River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, 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 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 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesCrescent Cutoff RD
CrossesLittle Deschutes River
Location002 MI W of HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 0B317
StateOregon
Coordinates43.46344, -121.69825
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,497 (2020)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crescent Cutoff RD over Little Deschutes River built?

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

What condition is Crescent Cutoff RD over Little Deschutes 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Crescent Cutoff RD over Little Deschutes River carry?

About 1,497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Cutoff RD over Little Deschutes River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Cutoff RD over Little Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.