US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow Creek
FairSherman County, Oregon · 024 MI S Biggs JCT · Structure no. 08893 042 00237
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,651
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow Creek in Sherman 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 5 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 3,651 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow Creek carry?
About 3,651 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.