US Bridges

Godowa Sprgs Road over Sprague River

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 012 MI N of HWY 140 · Structure no. 35C133119300120

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godowa Sprgs Road over Sprague River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Godowa Sprgs Road over Sprague River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2025. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGodowa Sprgs Road
CrossesSprague River
Location012 MI N of HWY 140
RouteCounty Highway C1193
StateOregon
Coordinates42.45993, -121.2712
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2020)
Projected traffic215 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Godowa Sprgs Road over Sprague River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godowa Sprgs Road over Sprague 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Godowa Sprgs Road over Sprague River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Godowa Sprgs Road over Sprague River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Godowa Sprgs Road over Sprague River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.