US Bridges

Or 35 (hwy 026) over Polallie Creek Oflow

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 9.2 MI N HWY 281 JCT · Structure no. 21152 026 07382

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,809
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 35 (hwy 026) over Polallie Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 35 (hwy 026) over Polallie Creek Oflow in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,809 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 35 (hwy 026)
CrossesPolallie Creek Oflow
Location9.2 MI N HWY 281 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOregon
Coordinates45.41861, -121.56986
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,809 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Or 35 (hwy 026) over Polallie Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 35 (hwy 026) over Polallie Creek Oflow 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 Or 35 (hwy 026) over Polallie Creek Oflow carry?

About 1,809 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 35 (hwy 026) over Polallie Creek Oflow?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 35 (hwy 026) over Polallie Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.