US 26 (hwy 047) over North Fork Wolf Creek
FairColumbia County, Oregon · 18.5 MI W HWY 37 JCT · Structure no. 02027A047 03493
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,468
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 (hwy 047) over North Fork Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 047) over North Fork Wolf Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 87 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 8,468 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 (hwy 047) over North Fork Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US 26 (hwy 047) over North Fork Wolf 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 047) over North Fork Wolf Creek carry?
About 8,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 26 (hwy 047) over North Fork Wolf Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 (hwy 047) over North Fork Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.