Matney Way over Lost River
FairPosted for loadKlamath County, Oregon · 009 MI E of HWY 39 · Structure no. 35C211090400090
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matney Way over Lost River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matney Way over Lost River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2025. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matney Way over Lost River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matney Way over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Matney Way over Lost River carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Matney Way over Lost River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Matney Way over Lost River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.