US Bridges

Spring Lake RD over Lost R Diversion Channel

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 0226 MI N of Lower Lk RD · Structure no. 18C19A087600226

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Lake RD over Lost R Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spring Lake RD over Lost R Diversion Channel in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2025. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSpring Lake RD
CrossesLost R Diversion Channel
Location0226 MI N of Lower Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0B303
StateOregon
Coordinates42.13921, -121.74252
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2020)
Projected traffic766 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Spring Lake RD over Lost R Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Lake RD over Lost R Diversion Channel 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 Spring Lake RD over Lost R Diversion Channel carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Lake RD over Lost R Diversion Channel?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Lake RD over Lost R Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.