US 26 (hwy 005) over Moon Creek
FairGrant County, Oregon · 058 MI W JCT US 395 · Structure no. 01044 005 14825
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,191
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 (hwy 005) over Moon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over Moon Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 (hwy 005) over Moon Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over Moon 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 005) over Moon Creek carry?
About 1,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over Moon Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over Moon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.