Floating Point RD over Little Deschutes River
PoorPosted for loadKlamath County, Oregon · 1.5 MI N of or 58 · Structure no. 19698 000 00000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Floating Point RD over Little Deschutes River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Floating Point RD over Little Deschutes River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Floating Point RD over Little Deschutes River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Floating Point RD over Little Deschutes River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Floating Point RD over Little Deschutes River carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Floating Point RD over Little Deschutes River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Floating Point RD over Little Deschutes River?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.