US Bridges

Homedale RD over Irrigation Canal

FairPosted for load

Klamath County, Oregon · 003 MI S of Old Mid Road · Structure no. 35C143083000620

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homedale RD over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Homedale RD over Irrigation Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHomedale RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location003 MI S of Old Mid Road
RouteCounty Highway C0830
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.12168, -121.71793
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Homedale RD over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homedale 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 2024.

How much traffic does Homedale RD over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Homedale RD over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Homedale RD over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.