US Bridges

Masten Road over Little Deschutes River

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 03.4 MI W HWY97 · Structure no. 16497 E06 00320

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masten Road over Little Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Masten Road over Little Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMasten Road
CrossesLittle Deschutes River
Location03.4 MI W HWY97
RouteCounty Highway 4104
StateOregon
Coordinates43.64542, -121.59161
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2020)
Projected traffic768 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Masten Road over Little Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masten Road 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 Masten Road over Little Deschutes River carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Masten Road over Little Deschutes River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Masten Road over Little Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.