US Bridges

Archie Briggs RD over Deschutes River

FairPosted for load

Deschutes County, Oregon · 1.4 MI W of O B Riley RD · Structure no. 17C05 A22 00071

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Archie Briggs RD over Deschutes River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Archie Briggs RD over Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArchie Briggs RD
CrossesDeschutes River
Location1.4 MI W of O B Riley RD
RouteCounty Highway 3106
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.09236, -121.31777
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2014)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Archie Briggs RD over Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Archie Briggs RD over Deschutes River 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 Archie Briggs RD over Deschutes River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Archie Briggs RD over Deschutes River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Archie Briggs RD over Deschutes River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.