US Bridges

Or 35 (hwy 026) over Green Apple Creek

Good

Hood River County, Oregon · 4.3 MI E of HWY 53 JCT · Structure no. 21346 026 06179

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

About this bridge

Or 35 (hwy 026) over Green Apple Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 35 (hwy 026) over Green Apple 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 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOr 35 (hwy 026)
CrossesGreen Apple Creek
Location4.3 MI E of HWY 53 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3039, -121.6707
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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 Green Apple Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 35 (hwy 026) over Green Apple 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 Green Apple Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 35 (hwy 026) over Green Apple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.