US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · 069 MI S HWY 18 JCT · Structure no. 19965 004 20209

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,045
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 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 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 6,045 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesUPRR
Location069 MI S HWY 18 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates43.23351, -121.78994
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,045 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 6,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.