US Bridges

US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · 004 MI S Biggs JCT · Structure no. 22538 042 00039

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 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 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,651 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97 (hwy 042)
CrossesSpanish Hollow
Location004 MI S Biggs JCT
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountySherman County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.66786, -120.82628
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,651 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow 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 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?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 (hwy 042) over Spanish Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.