US Bridges

Empire Ave. over US 97 (hwy 004)

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · North Bend · Structure no. 17325 004 13545

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,736
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Empire Ave. over US 97 (hwy 004) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Empire Ave. over US 97 (hwy 004) in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,736 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,384 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEmpire Ave.
CrossesUS 97 (hwy 004)
LocationNorth Bend
RouteCity Street 97
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0909, -121.30101
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,736 (2022)
Projected traffic21,384 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Empire Ave. over US 97 (hwy 004) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Empire Ave. 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 Empire Ave. over US 97 (hwy 004) carry?

About 20,736 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Empire Ave. over US 97 (hwy 004)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Empire Ave. over US 97 (hwy 004)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.