US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Willow Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Oregon · In Madras · Structure no. 20008 004 09211

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,568
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Willow Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,568 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)NB
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationIn Madras
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyJefferson County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63838, -121.12956
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,568 (2022)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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)NB over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Willow Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Willow Creek carry?

About 11,568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004)NB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.