Klamath County declares local emergency for Matney Bridge after cracked stringer discovered

Apr 7, 2026

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a local emergency declaration April 7 for Matney Bridge over the Lost River after Public Works reported a cracked stringer, enabling emergency repairs this summer intended to avoid a roughly $3 million full replacement.

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The Klamath County Board of Commissioners on April 7 unanimously approved a local emergency declaration for Matney Bridge, which spans the Lost River near Hill Road, after county engineers identified a cracked stringer that officials said could necessitate a full $3 million replacement if not addressed.

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