US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 026) over N Fk Deep Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 3.5 MI E Gresham Ecl · Structure no. 09135 026 01905

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,413
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 026) over N Fk Deep Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 26 (hwy 026) over N Fk Deep Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30,413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,700 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 026)
CrossesN Fk Deep Creek
Location3.5 MI E Gresham Ecl
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4376, -122.35067
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,413 (2022)
Projected traffic37,700 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 026) over N Fk Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 026) over N Fk Deep Creek 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 26 (hwy 026) over N Fk Deep Creek carry?

About 30,413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 026) over N Fk Deep Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 26 (hwy 026) over N Fk Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.