US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 026) over HWY 1E

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · At E Bank Willamette R · Structure no. 06767A026 00098

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 026) over HWY 1E is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 26 (hwy 026) over HWY 1E in Multnomah 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 46,572 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,100 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 026)
CrossesHWY 1E
LocationAt E Bank Willamette R
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50153, -122.66069
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,572 (2022)
Projected traffic63,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 026) over HWY 1E built?

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

What condition is US 26 (hwy 026) over HWY 1E 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 026) over HWY 1E carry?

About 46,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 026) over HWY 1E?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 026) over HWY 1E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.