US Bridges

Sevenmile Road over Blue Spring Ditch

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 020 MI West of Weed Road · Structure no. 186661134900380

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sevenmile Road over Blue Spring Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sevenmile Road over Blue Spring Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 371 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSevenmile Road
CrossesBlue Spring Ditch
Location020 MI West of Weed Road
RouteCounty Highway 0B315
StateOregon
Coordinates42.66834, -122.03249
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2020)
Projected traffic386 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Sevenmile Road over Blue Spring Ditch built?

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

What condition is Sevenmile Road over Blue Spring Ditch 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 Sevenmile Road over Blue Spring Ditch carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sevenmile Road over Blue Spring Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sevenmile Road over Blue Spring Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.