US Bridges

Joe Wright RD over No 1 Drain Ditch

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 0034 MI W of Washburn · Structure no. 35C216080300034

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,577
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Wright RD over No 1 Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Joe Wright RD over No 1 Drain Ditch in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,577 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,122 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJoe Wright RD
CrossesNo 1 Drain Ditch
Location0034 MI W of Washburn
RouteCounty Highway 0B303
StateOregon
Coordinates42.16662, -121.76367
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,577 (2020)
Projected traffic4,122 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Joe Wright RD over No 1 Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Wright RD over No 1 Drain Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Wright RD over No 1 Drain Ditch carry?

About 3,577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joe Wright RD over No 1 Drain Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Wright RD over No 1 Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.