US Bridges

Burgess RD over Deschutes River

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 0783 MI W HWY 97 · Structure no. 09C783E08 00783

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,559
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burgess RD over Deschutes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burgess RD over Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,794 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesBurgess RD
CrossesDeschutes River
Location0783 MI W HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 4106
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.74107, -121.60684
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2020)
Projected traffic1,794 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burgess RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Burgess RD over Deschutes River carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burgess RD over Deschutes River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Burgess RD over Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.