US Bridges

Westside Road over Cherry Creek

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 115 MI F/Hwy 62 @ Ft · Structure no. 18C005053101150

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
289
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Road over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Westside Road over Cherry Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

Location

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CarriesWestside Road
CrossesCherry Creek
Location115 MI F/Hwy 62 @ Ft
RouteCounty Highway 0B315
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.60572, -122.08996
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2020)
Projected traffic309 by 2025
Trucks30%
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 Westside Road over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside Road over Cherry Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Westside Road over Cherry Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Westside Road over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Westside Road over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.