US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 053) over Shitike Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · 011 MI SE Warm Springs · Structure no. 01987A053 10436

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,631
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 053) over Shitike Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 26 (hwy 053) over Shitike Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7,631 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 053)
CrossesShitike Creek
Location011 MI SE Warm Springs
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyJefferson County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.76382, -121.24538
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,631 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 US 26 (hwy 053) over Shitike Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 053) over Shitike Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 053) over Shitike Creek carry?

About 7,631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 053) over Shitike Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 053) over Shitike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.