US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 005) over Bridge Crk (2nd Xing)

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 10.8 MI W of Baker CO Lin · Structure no. 20047 005 18877

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

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 005) over Bridge Crk (2nd Xing) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over Bridge Crk (2nd 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 005)
CrossesBridge Crk (2nd Xing)
Location10.8 MI W of Baker CO Lin
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5573, -118.5255
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 closed65.9 mi (106 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 Bridge Crk (2nd Xing) built?

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

What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over Bridge Crk (2nd 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 005) over Bridge Crk (2nd Xing) carry?

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

How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over Bridge Crk (2nd Xing)?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over Bridge Crk (2nd Xing)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.