US Bridges

Cheese Factory RD over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 002 MI W Langell Vly RD · Structure no. 19607 108900020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheese Factory RD over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Cheese Factory RD over Irrigation Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCheese Factory RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location002 MI W Langell Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0B321
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.11496, -121.28299
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2020)
Projected traffic184 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cheese Factory RD over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheese Factory RD over Irrigation 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cheese Factory RD over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cheese Factory RD over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cheese Factory RD over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.