US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R(moores Xing)

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 109 MI W JCT US 395 · Structure no. 00989A005 14318

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
927
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R(moores Xing) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R(moores Xing) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 005)
CrossesJohn Day R(moores Xing)
Location109 MI W JCT US 395
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.437, -119.3137
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2022)
Projected traffic980 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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(moores Xing) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R(moores Xing) 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(moores Xing) carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R(moores Xing)?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over John Day R(moores Xing)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.