US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004)SB over Franklin Avenue

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · HWY 97 Oxing Franklin Ave · Structure no. 17324 004 13533

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004)SB over Franklin Avenue is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 97 (hwy 004)SB over Franklin Avenue in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 26,804 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,750 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)SB
CrossesFranklin Avenue
LocationHWY 97 Oxing Franklin Ave
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05595, -121.30715
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,804 (2022)
Projected traffic35,750 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 (hwy 004)SB over Franklin Avenue built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004)SB over Franklin Avenue 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 004)SB over Franklin Avenue carry?

About 26,804 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004)SB over Franklin Avenue?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004)SB over Franklin Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.