US Bridges

US 197 (hwy 004) over HWY 002

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 006 MI S Ore Wash Border · Structure no. 08526 004 00064

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,038
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 197 (hwy 004) over HWY 002 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 197 (hwy 004) over HWY 002 in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 7,038 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 197 (hwy 004)
CrossesHWY 002
Location006 MI S Ore Wash Border
RouteU.S. Route 197
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60281, -121.1385
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 197 (hwy 004) over HWY 002 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 197 (hwy 004) over HWY 002 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 197 (hwy 004) over HWY 002 carry?

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

How long is US 197 (hwy 004) over HWY 002?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 197 (hwy 004) over HWY 002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.