US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Fort Creek

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 007 MI S Fort Klamath · Structure no. 20442 022 09332

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Fort Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Fort Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesFort Creek
Location007 MI S Fort Klamath
RouteState Highway 62
StateOregon
Coordinates42.68122, -121.97283
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fort Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Fort 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 Fort Creek carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.