US 26 (hwy 005) over Pole Creek
FairMalheur County, Oregon · 30.1 MI SE Baker CO LN · Structure no. 00546A005 25297
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 426
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 (hwy 005) over Pole Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over Pole Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 (hwy 005) over Pole Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over Pole 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 005) over Pole Creek carry?
About 426 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over Pole Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over Pole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.