US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over HWY 20 & Link River

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 001 E HWY 20 JCT · Structure no. 08347 004 27506

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,167 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over HWY 20 & Link River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over HWY 20 & Link River in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 9,958 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2042. The structure is 1,167 ft (355.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesHWY 20 & Link River
Location001 E HWY 20 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.21994, -121.78989
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,167 ft (355.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,958 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 (hwy 004) over HWY 20 & Link River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over HWY 20 & Link River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 004) over HWY 20 & Link River carry?

About 9,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over HWY 20 & Link River?

The structure is 1,167 ft (355.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over HWY 20 & Link River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.