US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 005) over Beech Cr(mt Vernon)

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · 001 MI E JCT US 395 · Structure no. 01041 005 15407

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 005) over Beech Cr(mt Vernon) is a concrete channel beam carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over Beech Cr(mt Vernon) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 2,836 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 005)
CrossesBeech Cr(mt Vernon)
Location001 MI E JCT US 395
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.41776, -119.11275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,836 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Beech Cr(mt Vernon) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over Beech Cr(mt Vernon) 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 Beech Cr(mt Vernon) carry?

About 2,836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over Beech Cr(mt Vernon)?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over Beech Cr(mt Vernon)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.