US Bridges

Princ Access Route over Deschutes River

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 22 MI West of Sunriver · Structure no. 060101000001003

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
1988 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Princ Access Route over Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Princ Access Route over Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPrinc Access Route
CrossesDeschutes River
Location22 MI West of Sunriver
RouteFederal Lands Road 42700
StateOregon
Coordinates43.87367, -121.77483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (1988)
Projected traffic93 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Princ Access Route over Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Princ Access Route over Deschutes River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Princ Access Route over Deschutes River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Princ Access Route over Deschutes River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Princ Access Route over Deschutes River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.