US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 042) over I-84 (hwy 002)

Good

Sherman County, Oregon · At Biggs JCT · Structure no. 21488 042X00013

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

About this bridge

US 97 (hwy 042) over I-84 (hwy 002) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 (hwy 042) over I-84 (hwy 002) 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 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 042)
CrossesI-84 (hwy 002)
LocationAt Biggs JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountySherman County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.67173, -120.83456
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-84 (hwy 002) built?

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

What condition is US 97 (hwy 042) over I-84 (hwy 002) 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 I-84 (hwy 002) carry?

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

How long is US 97 (hwy 042) over I-84 (hwy 002)?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 042) over I-84 (hwy 002)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.