US Bridges

Short Road over Canal

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · .64 MI from E HWY .39 · Structure no. 18C21AB30400064

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Road over Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Road over Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,659 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Road
CrossesCanal
Location.64 MI from E HWY .39
RouteCounty Highway 0B304
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.16278, -121.68604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2020)
Projected traffic2,659 by 2025
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Short Road over Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Road over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Short Road over Canal carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Short Road over Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Short Road over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.