US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR

Good

Sherman County, Oregon · At Biggs JCT · Structure no. 21487 042X00006

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,754 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 97 (hwy 042)
CrossesUPRR
LocationAt Biggs JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
StateOregon
Coordinates45.67078, -120.83417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,754 (2022)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 042) over UPRR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR carry?

About 9,754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.