Merrill Pit Road over Irrigation Canal
GoodKlamath County, Oregon · 005 MI S of HWY 39 · Structure no. 35C159098300050
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrill Pit Road over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Merrill Pit Road over Irrigation Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrill Pit Road over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrill Pit Road over 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 Merrill Pit Road over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Merrill Pit Road over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Merrill Pit Road over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.