Ivory Pine Road over Meryl Creek
PoorKlamath County, Oregon · 056 MI N HWY 140 · Structure no. 35C223125700560
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 434
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ivory Pine Road over Meryl Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ivory Pine Road over Meryl Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ivory Pine Road over Meryl Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ivory Pine Road over Meryl Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Ivory Pine Road over Meryl Creek carry?
About 434 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ivory Pine Road over Meryl Creek?
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 Ivory Pine Road over Meryl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.