US Bridges

Lapine Ste Rec RD over Little Deschutes River

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 1.25 West HWY 97 · Structure no. 09643BE16900103

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,969
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapine Ste Rec RD over Little Deschutes River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lapine Ste Rec RD over Little Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,019 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesLapine Ste Rec RD
CrossesLittle Deschutes River
Location1.25 West HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 4151
StateOregon
Coordinates43.77087, -121.4767
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,969 (2020)
Projected traffic2,019 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Lapine Ste Rec RD over Little Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lapine Ste Rec 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 Lapine Ste Rec RD over Little Deschutes River carry?

About 1,969 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lapine Ste Rec RD over Little Deschutes River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lapine Ste Rec RD over Little Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.