US Bridges

HWY 026 (or 35) over Dog River

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 5.0 MI S Mt Hood Po · Structure no. 0M038 026 07982

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 026 (or 35) over Dog River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY 026 (or 35) over Dog River in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesHWY 026 (or 35)
CrossesDog River
Location5.0 MI S Mt Hood Po
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49458, -121.56323
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 026 (or 35) over Dog River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 026 (or 35) over Dog River 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 Dog River carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 026 (or 35) over Dog River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY 026 (or 35) over Dog River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.