US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R (stewarts Br)

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 102 MI SE JCT Ore 19 · Structure no. 00888A005 13436

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R (stewarts Br) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R (stewarts Br) in Grant 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 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 005)
CrossesJohn Day R (stewarts Br)
Location102 MI SE JCT Ore 19
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.466, -119.4716
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2022)
Projected traffic950 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 005) over John Day R (stewarts Br) built?

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

What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R (stewarts Br) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R (stewarts Br) carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R (stewarts Br)?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R (stewarts Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.