Saddle Mt Pit RD over Sprague River
PoorKlamath County, Oregon · 003 MI W of Sprague R RD · Structure no. 35C225074700030
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saddle Mt Pit RD over Sprague River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saddle Mt Pit RD over Sprague River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saddle Mt Pit RD over Sprague River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saddle Mt Pit RD over Sprague River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Saddle Mt Pit RD over Sprague River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Saddle Mt Pit RD over Sprague River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Saddle Mt Pit RD over Sprague River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.