US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Pelican City RD

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 004 MI S HWY 50 JCT · Structure no. 08352 004 27299

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Pelican City RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Pelican City RD in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,763 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 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)
CrossesUPRR & Pelican City RD
Location004 MI S HWY 50 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.24808, -121.7948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,763 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Pelican City RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Pelican City RD 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 UPRR & Pelican City RD carry?

About 6,763 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Pelican City RD?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Pelican City RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.