US Bridges

US 197 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Frontage RD

FairPosted for load

Wasco County, Oregon · 008 MI S Ore Wash Boarder · Structure no. 06635 004 00077

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
553 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,038
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 197 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Frontage RD is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 197 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Frontage RD in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 7,038 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 197 (hwy 004)
CrossesUPRR & Frontage RD
Location008 MI S Ore Wash Boarder
RouteU.S. Route 197
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60115, -121.13892
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,038 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 197 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 197 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Frontage RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 197 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Frontage RD carry?

About 7,038 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 197 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Frontage RD?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 197 (hwy 004) over UPRR & Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.