US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Irrigation Canal

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · 050 MI E Prineville · Structure no. 00781 041 02451

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Irrigation Canal in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)
CrossesOchoco Irrigation Canal
Location050 MI E Prineville
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyCrook County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.302, -120.73188
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 041) over Ochoco Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Irrigation Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Irrigation Canal carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.