US Bridges

Loosely Road over Wood River

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 007 MI E of Weed Road · Structure no. 17989 133201

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loosely Road over Wood River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Loosely Road over Wood 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 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

CarriesLoosely Road
CrossesWood River
Location007 MI E of Weed Road
RouteCounty Highway C1332
StateOregon
Coordinates42.66894, -121.97893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed27.3 mi (44 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 Loosely Road over Wood River built?

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

What condition is Loosely Road over Wood River 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 Loosely Road over Wood River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Loosely Road over Wood River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loosely Road over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.