US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Franklin Avenue

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Deschutes County, Oregon · HWY 97 Oxing Franklin Ave · Structure no. 17324N004 13750

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Franklin Avenue is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Franklin Avenue in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,751 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,650 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)NB
CrossesFranklin Avenue
LocationHWY 97 Oxing Franklin Ave
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0559, -121.307
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,751 (2022)
Projected traffic29,650 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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)NB over Franklin Avenue built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Franklin Avenue 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 US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Franklin Avenue carry?

About 21,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.