US Bridges

Biehn Street over UPRR

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 006 MI N of Oregon Ave · Structure no. 35B05 000000059

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biehn Street over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Biehn Street over UPRR in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2025. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBiehn Street
CrossesUPRR
Location006 MI N of Oregon Ave
RouteCounty Highway 2349
StateOregon
Coordinates42.24706, -121.79159
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2020)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Biehn Street over UPRR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biehn Street over UPRR 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 Biehn Street over UPRR carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Biehn Street over UPRR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Biehn Street over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.