US Bridges

N Poe Valley RD over Harpold Dam-Lost River

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · .03 MI from Harpold Road · Structure no. 35C168097800003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Poe Valley RD over Harpold Dam-Lost River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Poe Valley RD over Harpold Dam-Lost River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesN Poe Valley RD
CrossesHarpold Dam-Lost River
Location.03 MI from Harpold Road
RouteCounty Highway C0978
StateOregon
Coordinates42.16961, -121.4536
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2020)
Projected traffic391 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 N Poe Valley RD over Harpold Dam-Lost River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Poe Valley RD over Harpold Dam-Lost River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Poe Valley RD over Harpold Dam-Lost River carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Poe Valley RD over Harpold Dam-Lost River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Poe Valley RD over Harpold Dam-Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.