US Bridges

Silver Lake Road over Williamson River Canal

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 1743 MI E HWY 97 · Structure no. 18C032067601743

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Lake Road over Williamson River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Silver Lake Road over Williamson River Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSilver Lake Road
CrossesWilliamson River Canal
Location1743 MI E HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 0B316
StateOregon
Coordinates42.95948, -121.57819
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Silver Lake Road over Williamson River Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Lake Road over Williamson River Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Lake Road over Williamson River Canal carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silver Lake Road over Williamson River Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Lake Road over Williamson River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.