South Merrill Road over Lost River
GoodKlamath County, Oregon · 0009 MI S HWY 39 · Structure no. 22249 110300009
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 884
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Merrill Road over Lost River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying South Merrill Road over Lost River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2025. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Merrill Road over Lost River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Merrill Road over Lost River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does South Merrill Road over Lost River carry?
About 884 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is South Merrill Road over Lost River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns South Merrill Road over Lost River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.