US Bridges

Burgess RD over Little Deschutes River

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 0115 MI W HWY 97 · Structure no. 07731AE08 00125

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,426
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burgess RD over Little Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Burgess RD over Little Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 9,426 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,176 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBurgess RD
CrossesLittle Deschutes River
Location0115 MI W HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 4106
StateOregon
Coordinates43.70364, -121.49903
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,426 (2020)
Projected traffic10,176 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burgess RD over Little Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burgess RD over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Burgess RD over Little Deschutes River carry?

About 9,426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burgess RD over Little Deschutes River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Burgess RD over Little Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.