US Bridges

Bridge Drive SRD4 over Little Deschutes River

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · 002 MI West Otter Driver · Structure no. 16933 000000022

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Drive SRD4 over Little Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bridge Drive SRD4 over Little Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge Drive SRD4
CrossesLittle Deschutes River
Location002 MI West Otter Driver
RouteCounty Highway 4175
StateOregon
Coordinates43.75457, -121.48641
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 Bridge Drive SRD4 over Little Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Drive SRD4 over Little Deschutes River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Drive SRD4 over Little Deschutes River carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Drive SRD4 over Little Deschutes River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Drive SRD4 over Little Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.