US Bridges

Tumalo Road over Pilot Butte Canal

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · HWY 97 Overpass · Structure no. 18299 000 00000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumalo Road over Pilot Butte Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tumalo Road over Pilot Butte Canal 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 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesTumalo Road
CrossesPilot Butte Canal
LocationHWY 97 Overpass
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.15976, -121.25689
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2020)
Projected traffic599 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tumalo Road over Pilot Butte Canal built?

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

What condition is Tumalo Road over Pilot Butte Canal 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 Tumalo Road over Pilot Butte Canal carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tumalo Road over Pilot Butte Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tumalo Road over Pilot Butte Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.