US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Creek

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · In Prineville · Structure no. 20649 041 01940

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,592
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 11,592 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)
CrossesOchoco Creek
LocationIn Prineville
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyCrook County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30293, -120.83406
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,592 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco 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 November 2024.

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

About 11,592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 041) over Ochoco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.