US Bridges

Old Midland Road over Irrigation Canal

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 003 MI W of Homedale Road · Structure no. 35C173088800550

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Midland Road over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Midland 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Midland Road
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location003 MI W of Homedale Road
RouteCounty Highway C0888
StateOregon
Coordinates42.12633, -121.72306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2020)
Projected traffic424 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 Old Midland Road over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Midland 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 Old Midland Road over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Midland Road over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Midland Road over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.