US Bridges

Or 58 (hwy 018) over Little Deschutes River

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 043 MI W HWY 4 · Structure no. 17447 018 08220

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,899
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 58 (hwy 018) over Little Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 58 (hwy 018) over Little Deschutes River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,899 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

CarriesOr 58 (hwy 018)
CrossesLittle Deschutes River
Location043 MI W HWY 4
RouteState Highway 58
StateOregon
Coordinates43.38011, -121.80084
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,899 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.7 mi (146 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 58 (hwy 018) over Little Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 58 (hwy 018) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Or 58 (hwy 018) over Little Deschutes River carry?

About 1,899 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Or 58 (hwy 018) over Little Deschutes River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 58 (hwy 018) over Little Deschutes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.