US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek (john Day)

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 002 MI W JCT US 395 · Structure no. 18947 005 16208

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,551
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek (john Day) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek (john Day) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6,551 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 005)
CrossesCanyon Creek (john Day)
Location002 MI W JCT US 395
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.41683, -118.95672
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,551 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek (john Day) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek (john Day) 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 Canyon Creek (john Day) carry?

About 6,551 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek (john Day)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek (john Day)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.