US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over Crooked R Canyon High Br

Good

Jefferson County, Oregon · 031 MI N Terrebonne Po · Structure no. 18211 004 11264

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
537 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over Crooked R Canyon High Br is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over Crooked R Canyon High Br in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 17,957 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2042. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesCrooked R Canyon High Br
Location031 MI N Terrebonne Po
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates44.39317, -121.19288
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span410 ft (125 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,957 (2022)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 US 97 (hwy 004) over Crooked R Canyon High Br built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over Crooked R Canyon High Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 004) over Crooked R Canyon High Br carry?

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

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over Crooked R Canyon High Br?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 410 ft (125 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over Crooked R Canyon High Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.