US Bridges

Mt Hood Meadows RD over Or 35 (hwy 026)

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · Bennett Pass Summit · Structure no. 18571 026 06380

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Hood Meadows RD over Or 35 (hwy 026) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mt Hood Meadows RD over Or 35 (hwy 026) in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMt Hood Meadows RD
CrossesOr 35 (hwy 026)
LocationBennett Pass Summit
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.31094, -121.64363
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Hood Meadows RD over Or 35 (hwy 026) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Hood Meadows RD over Or 35 (hwy 026) 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 Mt Hood Meadows RD over Or 35 (hwy 026) carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mt Hood Meadows RD over Or 35 (hwy 026)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Hood Meadows RD over Or 35 (hwy 026)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.