US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 005) over S F John Day R. Dayville

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · 22.8 MI W JCT US 395 · Structure no. 00889A005 13124

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 005) over S F John Day R. Dayville is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over S F John Day R. Dayville in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 005)
CrossesS F John Day R. Dayville
Location22.8 MI W JCT US 395
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.4657, -119.5325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic910 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 S F John Day R. Dayville built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over S F John Day R. Dayville 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 005) over S F John Day R. Dayville carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over S F John Day R. Dayville?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over S F John Day R. Dayville?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.