US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041) over Central Oregon Canal

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · 037 MI E Powwell Bte JCT · Structure no. 02741 041 01057

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041) over Central Oregon Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 26 (hwy 041) over Central Oregon Canal in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)
CrossesCentral Oregon Canal
Location037 MI E Powwell Bte JCT
RouteU.S. Route 126
CountyCrook County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.24746, -120.97342
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,150 (2022)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 041) over Central Oregon Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 041) over Central Oregon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 041) over Central Oregon Canal carry?

About 12,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 041) over Central Oregon Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 041) over Central Oregon Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.