US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Crooked Creek

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 055 MI S Fort Klamath · Structure no. 19124 022 09536

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Crooked Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location055 MI S Fort Klamath
RouteState Highway 62
StateOregon
Coordinates42.64359, -121.94531
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed27.3 mi (44 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 62 (hwy 022) over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Crooked Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 62 (hwy 022) over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.