US Bridges

017 over BNSF

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 002 MI S Bend Nc Limits · Structure no. 08887B017 01981

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,943
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

017 over BNSF is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 017 over BNSF in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 19,943 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Carries017
CrossesBNSF
Location002 MI S Bend Nc Limits
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.07435, -121.30244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,943 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 017 over BNSF built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is 017 over BNSF 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 017 over BNSF carry?

About 19,943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 017 over BNSF?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 017 over BNSF?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.