US Bridges

Or 35 (hwy 026) over US 26 (hwy 053)

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · At JCT of Hwys 26 and 53 · Structure no. 16136 026 05758

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,492
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 35 (hwy 026) over US 26 (hwy 053) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 35 (hwy 026) over US 26 (hwy 053) in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,492 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOr 35 (hwy 026)
CrossesUS 26 (hwy 053)
LocationAt JCT of Hwys 26 and 53
RouteState Highway 35
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.28312, -121.71405
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,492 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 35 (hwy 026) over US 26 (hwy 053) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 35 (hwy 026) over US 26 (hwy 053) 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 Or 35 (hwy 026) over US 26 (hwy 053) carry?

About 2,492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Or 35 (hwy 026) over US 26 (hwy 053)?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Or 35 (hwy 026) over US 26 (hwy 053)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.