US Bridges

U Xing Murphy Br over US 97 (hwy 004)

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · MP 140.68 HWY 004 · Structure no. 22021 000 00000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Xing Murphy Br over US 97 (hwy 004) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U Xing Murphy Br over US 97 (hwy 004) in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesU Xing Murphy Br
CrossesUS 97 (hwy 004)
LocationMP 140.68 HWY 004
RouteCity Street 97
StateOregon
Coordinates44.01907, -121.31897
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2012)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 U Xing Murphy Br over US 97 (hwy 004) built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is U Xing Murphy Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does U Xing Murphy Br over US 97 (hwy 004) carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U Xing Murphy Br over US 97 (hwy 004)?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns U Xing Murphy Br over US 97 (hwy 004)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.