US Bridges

US 97 HWY 004 over BNSF

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 018 MI N Terrebonne Po · Structure no. 19962 004 11394

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 HWY 004 over BNSF is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 97 HWY 004 over BNSF in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 17,957 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 97 HWY 004
CrossesBNSF
Location018 MI N Terrebonne Po
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates44.37844, -121.17821
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,957 (2022)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 HWY 004 over BNSF built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 HWY 004 over BNSF 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 HWY 004 over BNSF carry?

About 17,957 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 97 HWY 004 over BNSF?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 HWY 004 over BNSF?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.