US Bridges

Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal a Canal

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 016 MI S HWY 50 & 20INTER · Structure no. 18276 050 00157

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal a Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal a Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,840 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesOr 39 (hwy 050)
CrossesUsrs Canal a Canal
Location016 MI S HWY 50 & 20INTER
RouteState Highway 39
StateOregon
Coordinates42.17321, -121.69808
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,840 (2022)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal a Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal a Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal a Canal carry?

About 7,840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal a Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Or 39 (hwy 050) over Usrs Canal a Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.