FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E LANGELL VLY RD

Carrying E LANGELL VLY RD over LOST RIVER

001 MI W KELLER RD, Klamath, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E LANGELL VLY RD

The E LANGELL VLY RD bridge in Klamath, Oregon carries E LANGELL VLY RD over LOST RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 47.9 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 398 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How E LANGELL VLY RD compares

▼ 17.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Oregon bridges
248
Bridges in Klamath · 13 in Poor condition
E LANGELL VLY RD 14.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
5.6
Serviceability /30
18.7
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
14.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
47.9 m (157 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
398 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18C017121100520

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

E LANGELL VLY RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare E LANGELL VLY RD against other structures in Klamath and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for E LANGELL VLY RD?

E LANGELL VLY RD in Klamath, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E LANGELL VLY RD inspected?

E LANGELL VLY RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 398 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E LANGELL VLY RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for E LANGELL VLY RD?

E LANGELL VLY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E LANGELL VLY RD?

E LANGELL VLY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E LANGELL VLY RD and does age affect safety?

E LANGELL VLY RD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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