US Bridges

US 197 (hwy 004) over BNSF & Deschutes R

FairPosted for load

Wasco County, Oregon · In Maupin · Structure no. 00966 004 04587

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
826 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
624
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 197 (hwy 004) over BNSF & Deschutes R is a steel truss - deck carrying US 197 (hwy 004) over BNSF & Deschutes R in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 624 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 197 (hwy 004)
CrossesBNSF & Deschutes R
LocationIn Maupin
RouteU.S. Route 197
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.1728, -121.0766
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length826 ft (251.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 197 (hwy 004) over BNSF & Deschutes R built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 197 (hwy 004) over BNSF & Deschutes R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 197 (hwy 004) over BNSF & Deschutes R carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 197 (hwy 004) over BNSF & Deschutes R?

The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 197 (hwy 004) over BNSF & Deschutes R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.