US Bridges

E Langell Vly RD over Drain Ditch

Poor

Klamath County, Oregon · 008 MI W of Gerber RD · Structure no. 35C338121101000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
446
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Langell Vly RD over Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Langell Vly RD over Drain Ditch in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 446 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesE Langell Vly RD
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location008 MI W of Gerber RD
RouteCounty Highway 0B310
StateOregon
Coordinates42.13673, -121.24809
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2020)
Projected traffic471 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 E Langell Vly RD over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Langell Vly RD over Drain Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Langell Vly RD over Drain Ditch carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Langell Vly RD over 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 E Langell Vly RD over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.