US Bridges

So.Adams Point Rd. over J Irrigation Canal

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 007 MI S of HWY 50 · Structure no. 35C103109900070

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So.Adams Point Rd. over J Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying So.Adams Point Rd. over J Irrigation Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSo.Adams Point Rd.
CrossesJ Irrigation Canal
Location007 MI S of HWY 50
RouteCounty Highway C1099
StateOregon
Coordinates42.00767, -121.50235
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 So.Adams Point Rd. over J Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is So.Adams Point Rd. over J Irrigation Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does So.Adams Point Rd. over J Irrigation Canal carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is So.Adams Point Rd. over J Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns So.Adams Point Rd. over J Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.