US Bridges

Deschute Mkt Intch over US 97 (hwy 004)

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · At Deschutes JCT · Structure no. 18208 004 13028

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,454
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deschute Mkt Intch over US 97 (hwy 004) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deschute Mkt Intch over US 97 (hwy 004) in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,454 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,137 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesDeschute Mkt Intch
CrossesUS 97 (hwy 004)
LocationAt Deschutes JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.15761, -121.26078
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,454 (2010)
Projected traffic8,137 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Deschute Mkt Intch over US 97 (hwy 004) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deschute Mkt Intch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Deschute Mkt Intch over US 97 (hwy 004) carry?

About 5,454 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Deschute Mkt Intch over US 97 (hwy 004)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Deschute Mkt Intch over US 97 (hwy 004)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.