US Bridges

Cheyne RD over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 007 MI South of Matney RD · Structure no. 35C119097700070

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheyne RD over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cheyne RD over Irrigation Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCheyne RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location007 MI South of Matney RD
RouteCounty Highway C0997
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.07346, -121.67872
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cheyne RD over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheyne RD over Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Cheyne RD over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cheyne RD over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cheyne RD over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.