US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Passage

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · HWY 004 NB at MP 154.33 · Structure no. 23932 004 15433

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Passage is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Passage in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesWildlife Passage
LocationHWY 004 NB at MP 154.33
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates43.85373, -121.41439
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,480 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Passage built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Passage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Passage carry?

About 7,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Passage?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Passage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.