US Bridges

HWY 026 (or 35) over Irrigation Ditch

Good

Hood River County, Oregon · 0.9 MI S Mt Hood Po · Structure no. 0M039 026 08394

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 026 (or 35) over Irrigation Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY 026 (or 35) over Irrigation Ditch 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 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 2,583 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesHWY 026 (or 35)
CrossesIrrigation Ditch
Location0.9 MI S Mt Hood Po
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5233, -121.5681
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,583 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 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 Irrigation Ditch built?

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

What condition is HWY 026 (or 35) over Irrigation Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 026 (or 35) over Irrigation Ditch carry?

About 2,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 026 (or 35) over Irrigation Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns HWY 026 (or 35) over Irrigation Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.