US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 026) over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 8.8 MI E Sandy · Structure no. 19958 026 03409

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,683
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 026) over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 026) over Wildcat Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 16,683 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 026)
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location8.8 MI E Sandy
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.37594, -122.08304
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,683 (2022)
Projected traffic22,200 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 026) over Wildcat 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 Wildcat Creek carry?

About 16,683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 026) over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 026) over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.