US Bridges

Homedale RD over A Canal

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 017 MI S of 6th ST · Structure no. 19068 830 00170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,392
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homedale RD over A Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Homedale RD over A Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,392 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,142 by 2025. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHomedale RD
CrossesA Canal
Location017 MI S of 6th ST
RouteCounty Highway 2237
StateOregon
Coordinates42.19178, -121.72277
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,392 (2020)
Projected traffic11,142 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Homedale RD over A Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homedale RD over A 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 Homedale RD over A Canal carry?

About 10,392 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Homedale RD over A Canal?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Homedale RD over A Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.