US Bridges

2635000 over John Day River

Poor

Grant County, Oregon · CO 62 to MP 7 - E .1 MI · Structure no. 060404000001022

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2635000 over John Day River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2635000 over John Day River in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Carries2635000
CrossesJohn Day River
LocationCO 62 to MP 7 - E .1 MI
RouteFederal Lands Road 26350
StateOregon
Coordinates44.40523, -118.58387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2635000 over John Day River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2635000 over John Day River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 2635000 over John Day River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 2635000 over John Day River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2635000 over John Day River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.