US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Crossing

Fair

Klamath County, Oregon · MP 180.13 · Structure no. 22757 004 18013

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,704
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Crossing in Klamath County, Oregon. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,704 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 004)
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationMP 180.13
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyKlamath County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.52629, -121.64144
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,704 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Crossing 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 Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 5,704 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 004) over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.