US Bridges

Baker Road over US 97 (hwy 004)

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · South of Bend · Structure no. 17281 004 14345

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,786
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over US 97 (hwy 004) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baker Road over US 97 (hwy 004) in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,239 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Road
CrossesUS 97 (hwy 004)
LocationSouth of Bend
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.9921, -121.3351
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,786 (2010)
Projected traffic3,239 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over US 97 (hwy 004) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road over US 97 (hwy 004) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Road over US 97 (hwy 004) carry?

About 2,786 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over US 97 (hwy 004)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over US 97 (hwy 004)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.