US Bridges

Or 35 (hwy 026) over Clark Creek

Good

Hood River County, Oregon · 2.1 MI N Bennett Pass Sum · Structure no. 21345 026 06588

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,837
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 35 (hwy 026) over Clark Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 35 (hwy 026) over Clark Creek in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 1,837 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOr 35 (hwy 026)
CrossesClark Creek
Location2.1 MI N Bennett Pass Sum
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates45.32077, -121.60968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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 Or 35 (hwy 026) over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 35 (hwy 026) over Clark Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 35 (hwy 026) over Clark Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 35 (hwy 026) over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.