US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 29.0 MI SE Baker CO Line · Structure no. 00589A005 25188

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon 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 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 005)
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location29.0 MI SE Baker CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2596, -117.567
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 005) over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 005) over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.