US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over Butler Mkt. Rd.

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 2M S of N. City Limits · Structure no. 17327 004 13620

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over Butler Mkt. Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over Butler Mkt. Rd. 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 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 50,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,300 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesButler Mkt. Rd.
Location2M S of N. City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.07864, -121.30221
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,050 (2022)
Projected traffic74,300 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US 97 (hwy 004) over Butler Mkt. Rd. built?

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

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over Butler Mkt. Rd. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 004) over Butler Mkt. Rd. carry?

About 50,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over Butler Mkt. Rd.?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over Butler Mkt. Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.