US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR

Good

Klamath County, Oregon · 002 MI N HWY 420 JCT · Structure no. 02020A004 27995

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,505 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesUPRR
Location002 MI N HWY 420 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates42.15807, -121.79908
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,505 (2022)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 UPRR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR 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 February 2023.

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

About 5,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.