US Bridges

Or 35 (hwy 026) over North Fork Mineral Creek

Good

Hood River County, Oregon · 4.3 MI E of HWY 53 JCT · Structure no. 21928 026 06159

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,837
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 35 (hwy 026) over North Fork Mineral Creek is a steel culvert carrying Or 35 (hwy 026) over North Fork Mineral 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 8 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOr 35 (hwy 026)
CrossesNorth Fork Mineral Creek
Location4.3 MI E of HWY 53 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3012, -121.67439
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 North Fork Mineral Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 35 (hwy 026) over North Fork Mineral 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 North Fork Mineral Creek carry?

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

How long is Or 35 (hwy 026) over North Fork Mineral Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Or 35 (hwy 026) over North Fork Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.