US Bridges

Washburn Way over Or 140 (hwy 424)

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · S.City Limits K.Falls · Structure no. 17446 424 00291

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,644
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washburn Way over Or 140 (hwy 424) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washburn Way over Or 140 (hwy 424) in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6,644 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,917 by 2030. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWashburn Way
CrossesOr 140 (hwy 424)
LocationS.City Limits K.Falls
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.17485, -121.75711
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,644 (2010)
Projected traffic4,917 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washburn Way over Or 140 (hwy 424) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washburn Way over Or 140 (hwy 424) 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 Washburn Way over Or 140 (hwy 424) carry?

About 6,644 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washburn Way over Or 140 (hwy 424)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Washburn Way over Or 140 (hwy 424)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.