US Bridges

Payger Road over D Irrigation Canal

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 0110 MI N of HWY 50 · Structure no. 35C175111301

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payger Road over D Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Payger Road over D Irrigation Canal in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesPayger Road
CrossesD Irrigation Canal
Location0110 MI N of HWY 50
RouteCounty Highway C1113
StateOregon
Coordinates42.03263, -121.47299
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than 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
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2020)
Projected traffic91 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Payger Road over D Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payger Road over D 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 Payger Road over D Irrigation Canal carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Payger Road over D Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Payger Road over D Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.