US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Buck Creek

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 22.2 MI E Klamath Falls · Structure no. 22541 020 02223

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over Buck Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,921 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 020)
CrossesBuck Creek
Location22.2 MI E Klamath Falls
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.27136, -121.48393
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,921 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 140 (hwy 020) over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Buck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 020) over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Buck Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.