US Bridges

HWY 026 (or 35) over Mhr & Unnamed CR

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 5.0 MI S Hood River Ecl · Structure no. 00646A026 09749

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 026 (or 35) over Mhr & Unnamed CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 026 (or 35) over Mhr & Unnamed CR in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8,264 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY 026 (or 35)
CrossesMhr & Unnamed CR
Location5.0 MI S Hood River Ecl
RouteState Highway 35
CountyHood River County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.64894, -121.51281
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,264 (2022)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$728,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 026 (or 35) over Mhr & Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 026 (or 35) over Mhr & Unnamed CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 026 (or 35) over Mhr & Unnamed CR carry?

About 8,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 026 (or 35) over Mhr & Unnamed CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 026 (or 35) over Mhr & Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.