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US 197 (hwy 004) over White River

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 016 MI S Tygh Valley · Structure no. 08993 004 03552

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 197 (hwy 004) over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 197 (hwy 004) over White River in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 197 (hwy 004)
CrossesWhite River
Location016 MI S Tygh Valley
RouteU.S. Route 197
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.23876, -121.14748
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 197 (hwy 004) over White River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 197 (hwy 004) over White River 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 White River carry?

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 197 (hwy 004) over White River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 197 (hwy 004) over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.