US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041) over Crooked River

Good

Crook County, Oregon · 003 MI W Prineville C Lmt · Structure no. 19889 041 01797

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041) over Crooked River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 (hwy 041) over Crooked River in Crook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,122 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)
CrossesCrooked River
Location003 MI W Prineville C Lmt
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30202, -120.86181
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,122 (2022)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Crooked River built?

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

What condition is US 26 (hwy 041) over Crooked River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 041) over Crooked River carry?

About 17,122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 041) over Crooked River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 041) over Crooked River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.