Colorado Ave over SW Shelvin Hixon Dr.
GoodDeschutes County, Oregon · 019 MI W of HWY 97 · Structure no. 16853 372 00193
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,213
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Ave over SW Shelvin Hixon Dr. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Colorado Ave over SW Shelvin Hixon Dr. in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,213 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,623 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Ave over SW Shelvin Hixon Dr. built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Ave over SW Shelvin Hixon Dr. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Colorado Ave over SW Shelvin Hixon Dr. carry?
About 10,213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Ave over SW Shelvin Hixon Dr.?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Ave over SW Shelvin Hixon Dr.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.