US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 017) WB over US 97 (hwy 004) WB

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 020 MI N Bend · Structure no. 08829 017 01841

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 017) WB over US 97 (hwy 004) WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 017) WB over US 97 (hwy 004) WB in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,591 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,650 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 (hwy 017) WB
CrossesUS 97 (hwy 004) WB
Location020 MI N Bend
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0972, -121.3027
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,591 (2022)
Projected traffic19,650 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$948,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 (hwy 017) WB over US 97 (hwy 004) WB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 017) WB over US 97 (hwy 004) WB 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 017) WB over US 97 (hwy 004) WB carry?

About 11,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 017) WB over US 97 (hwy 004) WB?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 017) WB over US 97 (hwy 004) WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.