US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over Division ST

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 3M S. of N City Limits · Structure no. 17329 004 13685

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over Division ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over Division ST 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 55,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,800 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesDivision ST
Location3M S. of N City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates44.07044, -121.30587
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,763 (2022)
Projected traffic73,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 (hwy 004) over Division ST built?

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

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over Division ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 004) over Division ST carry?

About 55,763 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over Division ST?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over Division ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.