US Bridges

Gift Road over Lost River

FairPosted for load

Klamath County, Oregon · 004 MI E of W Langl Vly R · Structure no. 18C26A122400044

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gift Road over Lost River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gift Road over Lost River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesGift Road
CrossesLost River
Location004 MI E of W Langl Vly R
RouteCounty Highway 0B322
StateOregon
Coordinates42.0931, -121.2438
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2020)
Projected traffic102 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Gift Road over Lost River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gift Road over Lost River 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 Gift Road over Lost River carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gift Road over Lost River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gift Road over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.