Road over South Fork Sprague River
Klamath County, Oregon · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Road over South Fork Sprague River in Klamath County, Oregon, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 11 of the 248 inventoried bridges in Klamath County rated poor (4.4%); 11 (4.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | No Data Entered |
| NBI structure number | 060201000001003 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Klamath County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Or 140 (hwy 020) over Usrs Canal | 1930 | 20,461 | Fair |
| Or 140 (hwy 020) over Link River | 1931 | 19,357 | Fair |
| Or 140 (hwy 020) over City St & UPRR | 1957 | 19,357 | Fair |
| Shasta Way over A Canal | 1979 | 16,068 | Good |
| S Side Bypass over UPRR | 1986 | 11,928 | Fair |
| S Side Bypass over BNSF & Klamath River | 1986 | 11,850 | Good |
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