Klamath Ave over Mitchell Canal
FairPosted for loadMalheur County, Oregon · 013MI W Jct(jefferson Dr) · Structure no. 45C207077400325
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Klamath Ave over Mitchell Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Klamath Ave over Mitchell Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Klamath Ave over Mitchell Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Klamath Ave over Mitchell Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Klamath Ave over Mitchell Canal carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Klamath Ave over Mitchell Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Klamath Ave over Mitchell Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.