US Bridges

HWY 026 (or 35) over N Fork of E Fk Hood R

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 3.5 MI E Bennett Pass Sum · Structure no. 03638A026 06725

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,837
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 026 (or 35) over N Fork of E Fk Hood R is a concrete slab carrying HWY 026 (or 35) over N Fork of E Fk Hood R in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,837 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHWY 026 (or 35)
CrossesN Fork of E Fk Hood R
Location3.5 MI E Bennett Pass Sum
RouteState Highway 35
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3298, -121.5856
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,837 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 HWY 026 (or 35) over N Fork of E Fk Hood R built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 026 (or 35) over N Fork of E Fk Hood R 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 N Fork of E Fk Hood R carry?

About 1,837 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 026 (or 35) over N Fork of E Fk Hood R?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 026 (or 35) over N Fork of E Fk Hood R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.