US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 005) over Dixie Crk (prairie City)

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · 754 MI E Grant CO Line · Structure no. 02466 005 17496

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,104
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 005) over Dixie Crk (prairie City) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over Dixie Crk (prairie City) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 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 2,104 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 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)
CrossesDixie Crk (prairie City)
Location754 MI E Grant CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.46131, -118.71516
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,104 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 Dixie Crk (prairie City) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over Dixie Crk (prairie City) 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 Dixie Crk (prairie City) carry?

About 2,104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over Dixie Crk (prairie City)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over Dixie Crk (prairie City)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.