US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 5) over Bridge Crk (1st Xing)

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 110 MI W Baker CO Line · Structure no. 20046 005 18862

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 5) over Bridge Crk (1st Xing) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 5) over Bridge Crk (1st Xing) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 5)
CrossesBridge Crk (1st Xing)
Location110 MI W Baker CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5556, -118.525
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 5) over Bridge Crk (1st Xing) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 5) over Bridge Crk (1st Xing) 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 5) over Bridge Crk (1st Xing) carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 5) over Bridge Crk (1st Xing)?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 5) over Bridge Crk (1st Xing)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.